S. P. Lepcha


S. P. Lepcha was an Indian academic and politician from West Bengal belonging to Communist Party of India (Marxist). He was a member of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.

Early life

Lepcha was born on 15 May 1927 at Plungdung Basti in Darjeeling to Pusang Lepcha and Dolmi.

Career

Lepcha was a school teacher of Singtam Tea Garden. He was elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal in 1980. Later, he was elected as a member of the Lok Sabha from Darjeeling in 1999.

Personal life

Lepcha was married to Jaisari Lepcha. They had two sons and five daughters.

Death

Lepcha died on 12 February 2018 at a nursing home in Pradhan Nagar of Siliguri at the age of 90.