Bhim Singh (politician)

Bhim Singh (17 August 1941 – 31 May 2022) was an Indian politician, activist, lawyer and author. He was the founder, President and Chief Patron of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP).[1] He was a member of the Lok Sabha for a short time in 1988. He was a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly from 1977 until 1987. Singh was born in Ramnagar, then-British Raj.

Until his death, Singh was seen as a potential candidate for President or Vice President of India in the 2022 elections.[2]

Singh died on 31 May 2022 from a long-illness at his home in Jammu, India at aged 80.[3]

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  1. ↑ "Jammu & Kashmir National Panther's Party". jknationalpanthersparty.com. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ↑ "Report Wire - 2022 Presidential Elections: Bhim Singh must be BJP's Presidential Nominee". Report Wire. 29 November 2021. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. ↑ "JKNPP founder Bhim Singh passes away at 81". The Chenab Times. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.