Seven-Time MLA And Ex-Himachal Minister Sujan Singh Pathania Dies At 77

Veteran congress leader and sitting MLA of Himachal Pradesh assembly Sujan Singh Pathania passed away on February 12, after prolonged illness. The 77-year-old Congressman was a seven-time MLA and a sitting Minister at HP cabinet. Born in Lahore, Singh earlier worked as a range officer in HP forest department, later joined Janata Party in 1977 and finally Congress in 1980. HP Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, and CM Jai Ram Thakur expressed grief over his demise.