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Kaka Joginder Singh (1918 - December 23, 1998 in Gujranwala) (alias Dharti Pakad meaning "one who clings") is a textile owner who contested and lost over 300 elections in India.
Early Life and Career
He was born the 14th out of 16 kids in Gujranwala (now in Pakistan) to Punjabi parents. He went to college and earned masters degrees in sociology and philosophy. Kaka earned his money through his family's textile mill in Bareilly. In elections, he has always contested as an independent, and always lost.
Thoughts on His Campaigns
Kaka looks at the security deposit which he has always lost as his 'humble contribution' to the national fund, and said he never campaigned or used money to earn support.
His election promises included: repaying all foreign loans, more character building in schools, and bringing back the barter system as a panacea for the Indian economy.
Earning of "Dharti Pakad"
His nomination papers were usually disregarded by the election commission and he earned the nickname Dharti Pakad (one who clings) after several unsuccessful runs for the President of India . The most prolific year for him was during the 1992 10th Presidential elections where he earned fourth place in the polling with 1135 votes, losing to Shankar Dayal Sharma. He also tried elections from 14 states of India in the 1990's , mostly for state assemblies.
Election Efforts
- He earned 451 votes (0.23%) in the Ludhiana poll for 1982
- He earned 1848 votes (0.33%0 in the Ludhiana poll for 1985
- He earned 46 votes in the 1991 New Delhi elections
- He was fourth in the polling for president in 1991
Death
According to his family, Kaka was hospitalised after a paralysis attack on December 19, 1998. He died on December 223, 1998 from complications. Earlier in the year, he tried to contest elections against BJP leaders L.K. Advani and Atal Behari Vajpayee
References
- ^ The Evergreen Candidate Rediff - February 4, 1998
- Uncorking the mirth IndianTelevision - February 4, 2004
- POLL-POURRI The Hindu - May 03, 2004
- Capt Sahgal creates history The Tribune, Chandigarh - June 17, 2002
- Ludhiana-82 Punjab Elections
- Ludhiana-85 - Punjab Elections
- 1.New Delhi(NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI) 1991 Election Commission of India
- BACKGROUNDER - NIC Archives
- Dhartipakar dead TribuneIndia - December 24, 1998