Bachi Singh Rawat
Bachi Singh Rawat (1 August 1949 – 18 April 2021), was an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India and a 4 time MP. He represented the Almora constituency of Uttarakhand. He had to shift base to Nainital for the 15th Lok Sabha, as Almora was designated a reserved constituency. He however lost the Election to K. C. Singh Baba (INC). Rawat died on 18 April 2021, aged 71 due to COVID-19. Early life and education Bachi Singh Rawat was born in Thapla village, near Ranikhet, Almora district. He graduated in Law from Lucknow University and went on to get a master's degree in Economics from Agra University. Positions held 1991 – 92 and 1993 – 95: Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (two terms) 1991 – 92: Member, Library Committee Aug – Dec 1992: Deputy Minister, Revenue, Uttar Pradesh 1994 – 95: Member, Education Committee and Member, Planning Committee 1996: Elected to 11th Lok Sabha 1996 – 97: Member, Committee on Food, Civil Supplies and Public Distribution and Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Communications 1997 – 98: Member, House Committee 1998: Re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha (2nd term)