Jatinder Singh Sandhu (Kariha; died in 2011) was an

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politician from the state of

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. He was a two term member of the

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, where he represented the Nawan Shahr Assembly Constituency as a member of the

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Biography

Kariha's father, Hardev Singh Kariha, was also involved in politics. Kariha was elected in both the 2000 and

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legislative elections.

Personal life

Kariha died of a heart attack in 2011. He was survived by his wife, four daughters, a daughter-in-law, as well as two grandchildren.

References

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