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     • Chaudhary Charan Singh (23 December 1902 – 29 May 1987), better known as Charan Singh was an Indian politician and a freedom fighter. Singh was principally known for his land and agricultural reform initiatives. He briefly served as the 5th prime minister of India from July 1979 to August 1979 and was Member of Parliament (MP) for Baghpat.
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   How long was Charan Singh Prime Minister?

   • Charan Singh's tenure as Prime Minister was relatively brief, spanning from July 28, 1979, to January 14, 1980. Despite the brevity of his term, he made significant contributions to Indian politics, particularly in the realm of agricultural and rural policies.

   Facts on Charan Singh, former PM and champion of farmers and land

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   How did Charan Singh become PM?

   • He became the Deputy PM in the new government led by Morarji Desai. Two years later, Charan Singh defected from the Janata Party to form a new outfit, the Janata Party (Secular). This would propel him to the position of PM on July 28, 1979 with the support of Indira Gandhi. But, after just 23 days, Indira withdrew support from his government.

   Bharat Ratna for Chaudhary Charan Singh: Why this is significant

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   Who is Charan Singh?

   • "CHARAN SINGH DIES AT AGE 85; INDIA'S FIFTH PRIME MINISTER". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 27 May 2024. ^ a b "Chaudhary Charan Singh – a True Champion of the Indian Farmer". The Wire. Retrieved 27 May 2024. ^ "National Farmer's Day 2022: Why is Farmer's Day or Kisan Diwas celebrated on December 23?".

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   When did Charan Singh become Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?

   • Charan Singh left the Congress party in 1967, and formed his own political party, Bharatiya Kranti Dal. With the help and support of Raj Narain and Ram Manohar Lohia, he became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1967, and later in 1970.

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   Chaudhary Charan Singh (23 December 1902 – 29 May 1987), better known as Charan Singh was an Indian politician and a freedom fighter. Singh was principally known for his land and agricultural reform initiatives. He briefly served as the 5th prime minister of India from July 1979 to August 1979 and was Member of Parliament (MP) for Baghpat.

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5. www.pmindia.gov.in › en › former_pmShri Charan Singh | Prime Minister of India

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   Shri Charan Singh served as Minister for Agriculture and Forests (1962-63) in Smt. Sucheta Kripalani’s Ministry. He gave up the Department of Agriculture in 1965 and assumed charge of the Local Self-government department in 1966.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Charan_Singh_ministryCharan Singh ministry - Wikipedia

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   Charan Singh was sworn in as Prime Minister on 28 July 1979, with outside support by Indira Congress and Yashwantrao Chavan of Congress (Socialist) faction as his Deputy PM.

   Portfolio	Minister	Took Office	Left Office
   Prime MinisterAnd also in-charge of all ...	Charan Singh	28 July 1979	14 January 1980
   Deputy Prime MinisterMinister of Home ...	Yashwantrao Chavan	28 July 1979	14 January 1980
   Minister of External Affairs	Shyam Nandan Prasad Mishra	28 July 1979	14 January 1980
   Minister of Finance	Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna	28 July 1979	19 October 1979

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8. www.britannica.com › biography › Charan-SinghCharan Singh | Indian Politician, Peasant Leader, Reforms ...

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   May 25, 2024 · Charan Singh (born Dec. 23, 1902, Noorpur, Uttar Pradesh, India—died May 29, 1987, New Delhi) was an Indian politician who served briefly as prime minister (1979–80) and was known for his land and agricultural reform initiatives.

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9. indianexpress.com › article › explainedBharat Ratna for Chaudhary Charan Singh: Why this is ...

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   Feb 9, 2024 · Former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh (1902-87) has been conferred the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. “This honour is dedicated to his incomparable contribution to the country…

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10. www.indiatoday.in › education-today › gk-currentFacts on Charan Singh, former PM and champion of farmers and ...

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    Feb 9, 2024 · Chaudhary Charan Singh, born on December 23, 1902, in Uttar Pradesh, was a prominent Indian politician and the 5th Prime Minister of India. Known for his advocacy of farmers' rights and land reforms, his tenure was brief but impactful.

11. www.indiatoday.in › magazine › obituaryCharan Singh: Death of a rural voice - India Today

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    Jun 15, 1987 · Charan Singh was denied his ambition of becoming the prime minister with the election of Morarji Desai and had to be content with the number two job, that of home minister and later, finance minister for a brief period. But his personal ambitions undermined the government.