Sitaram Kesri | |
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President of the Indian National Congress | |
In office September 1996 – 14 March 1998 | |
Preceded by | P. V. Narasimha Rao |
Succeeded by | Sonia Gandhi |
Member of parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 1967–1971 | |
Preceded by | Priya Gupta |
Succeeded by | Gyaneshwar Prasad Yadav |
Constituency | Katihar |
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
In office 1971-1986 ;1988-2000 | |
Constituency | Bihar |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 November 1919 Danapur, Bihar and Orissa Province, British India |
Died | 24 October 2000 New Delhi, India | (aged 80)
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Kesher Devi |
Children | 1 son 2 daughters |
Residence(s) | Danapur, Bihar |
Alma mater | Patna University |
Sitaram Kesri (15 November 1919 – 24 October 2000)[1] was an Indian politician and parliamentarian. He became a union minister and served as President of the Indian National Congress from 1996 to 1998.[2]