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Sardar Sant Singh TeghSardar Sant Singh Tegh was born on April 13, 1907 at Hattian in Muzaffarabad district. Education and Personal life He passed Matriculation examination and achieved good command over several languages. He was married twice; to Lakshami Kaur in 1928 and Tirath Kaur in 1945. Political Career At the age of 10 he was an eye-witness to Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. He started his political career at the age of 20. He was elected President of Kisan Sabha in 1933 and President of local gurdwara in 1934, and joined National Conference, becoming member of its General Council from 1938 to 1950. In 1950 he became the first President of the State Akali Dal and continued till 1957. He joined freedom movement against British Raj during his student days. SardarSant Singh...