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*Khalsa Sajana Manav Ekta Da Parteek published by Public Relations Deptt., Punjab |
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*Ethical Perceptions of World Religions published by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar |
*Ethical Perceptions of World Religions published by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar<ref>https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Ethical_Perceptions_of_World_Religions/v_3WAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=karam+singh+raju&dq=karam+singh+raju&printsec=frontcover</ref> |
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*Guru Gobind Singh-Prophet of Peace<ref>https://sikhinstitute.org/ggs/5-ksraju.html</ref> |
*Guru Gobind Singh-Prophet of Peace<ref>https://sikhinstitute.org/ggs/5-ksraju.html</ref><ref>https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Guru_Gobind_Singh_Prophet_of_Peace/AGlH7Jwv8ecC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=karam+singh+raju&printsec=frontcover</ref> |
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*Amar Paigambar Guru Gobind Singh published by Language Department Punjab |
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*Guru Ravidass Life and Philosophy published by Ratna Memorial Trust |
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*Untouchability Attire<ref>https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Untouchability_Affire/keZtAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=karam+singh+raju&dq=karam+singh+raju&printsec=frontcover</ref> |
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Karam Singh Raju was an Indian bureaucrat who joined the Punjab State Civil Service just after the Independence of India.[1] He was one of the very few first dalits who joined this prestigious service.
Early Life
He was born in Hoshiarpur and his father, Duni Chand, used to work as a leather worker and was from the Ravidasia caste.[2]
Professional and Personal Life
Raju retired from distinguished service in the Indian Administrative Service in the year 1986. He remained in many prestigious and responsible positions until his retirement. At the time of retirement, he was Principal Secretary and, before that, he served as Deputy Commissioner for many districts of Punjab.[3]
Raju was a staunch follower of Guru Ravidass[4] and Sikhism, and he penned several books.[5]
He has also been honoured with "Dr. Ambedkar National Award" and "Guru Ravidas International Award" for his literary pursuits. His son Jagmohan Singh also followed in his footsteps and he joined the Indian Civil services as well.
During his lifetime Raju wrote several books and few of them are as the follows-
- Beghampura Sehar Ko Naun’ (There is a City named Beghampura)
- Khalsa Sajana Manav Ekta Da Parteek published by Public Relations Deptt., Punjab
- Ethical Perceptions of World Religions published by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar[6]
- Guru Gobind Singh-Prophet of Peace[7][8]
- Amar Paigambar Guru Gobind Singh published by Language Department Punjab
- Guru Ravidass Life and Philosophy published by Ratna Memorial Trust[9]
- Untouchability Attire[10]
References
- ^ "Day old in politics, ex-bureaucrat ready for Punjab poll challenge". 29 January 2022.
- ^ https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/retd-ias-officer-asserts-his-rangretta-identity-before-election-365699
- ^ "Dr. Karam Singh Raju".
- ^ https://punjab.global.ucsb.edu/sites/secure.lsit.ucsb.edu.gisp.d7_sp/files/sitefiles/journals/volume16/no1/1-Ronki%20Ram16.1.pdf
- ^ https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030316/spectrum/book9.htm
- ^ https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Ethical_Perceptions_of_World_Religions/v_3WAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=karam+singh+raju&dq=karam+singh+raju&printsec=frontcover
- ^ https://sikhinstitute.org/ggs/5-ksraju.html
- ^ https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Guru_Gobind_Singh_Prophet_of_Peace/AGlH7Jwv8ecC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=karam+singh+raju&printsec=frontcover
- ^ https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Guru_Ravidas/mVvOzQEACAAJ?hl=en
- ^ https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Untouchability_Affire/keZtAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=karam+singh+raju&dq=karam+singh+raju&printsec=frontcover