Sitaram Kesri | |
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| President of the Indian National Congress | |
| In office September 1996 – 14 March 1998 | |
| Preceded by | P. V. Narasimha Rao |
| Succeeded by | Sonia Gandhi |
| Member of parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1967–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Priya Gupta |
| Succeeded by | Gyaneshwar Prasad Yadav |
| Constituency | Katihar |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1971-1986 ;1988-2000 | |
| Constituency | Bihar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 November 1919 Danapur, Bihar and Orissa Province, British India |
| Died | 24 October 2000 (aged 80) New Delhi, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Kesher Devi |
| Children | 1 son 2 daughters |
| Residence(s) | Danapur, Bihar |
| Alma mater | Patna University |
Sitaram Kesri (15 November 1919 – 24 October 2000)[1] was an Indian politician and parliamentarian. He became a union minister and served as President of the Indian National Congress from 1996 to 1998.[2]