Hari Krishan Lal Bhagat

Hari Krishan Lal Bhagat (April 4, 1921-October 29, 2005) Montgomery now in Pakistan. Bhagat was a disgraced and controversial Indian politician belonging to the Congress party. Earlier he served as Mayor of Delhi and as the chief whip of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC).

Accused in 1984 Riots

Bhagat was named as one of the accused in the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots and is widely believed to be guilty of inciting protestors.

A strong Indra Gandhi loyalist and was virtually the King of Delhi.. He won his first Lok Sabha election in 1980 from the East Delhi constituency in Delhi. He grew in political stature after Congress(I)'s vistory in the local elections (1983). His dark glasses (due to squint) were synonymous of a man with strong political background. Held important ministerial berths including Information & Broadcasting and made the state run TV "Doordarshan" the Congress party's mouthpiece during mid to late 80's. His career declined after losing from East Delhi in 1989 and his expulsion from the party few years later.

He is also believed to be responsible for the gruesome death of Marxist activist Safdar Hashmi. Bhagat died in a hospital after prolonged illness and he was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.