Though , he first stood for election in 1952 but lost by a meagre 4 votes .
Subsequently , he practised law for some years , and became politically active in the late ' 60s , rising through the ranks of Akali Dal .
He first stood for election in 1952 but lost by a meagre 4 votes .
Subsequently , he practised law for some years , and became politically active in the late ' 60s , rising through the ranks of Akali Dal .