Hukam Singh (Haryana politician)

Hukam Singh Phogat was an Indian politician and served as Chief Minister of the state of Haryana from 1990 to 1991. Before Chief Minister he had been elected MLA from Charkhi Dadri three times.

Early life and education

Hukam Singh was born on 28 February 1926 at Charkhi Dadri, Haryana to a Hindu Jat family.

Political career

Hukam Singh was elected as MLA first time in 1977 from Dadri, during this time he was also given a ministry. Later on he was elected MLA twice in 1982 and 1987. Being in Janata Dal he was Chief minister from July 1990 to March 1991 and twice as Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana.