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Chandra Shekhar (17 April 1927 – 8 July 2007), also known as Jananayak, was an Indian politician who served as the 8th Prime Minister of India, between 10 November 1990 and 21 June 1991. He headed a minority government of a breakaway faction of the Janata Dal with outside support from the Indian National Congress . [1]
Shri Chandra Shekhar was attracted to politics from his student days and was known as a fire-brand idealist with revolutionary fervour. After his Master’s Degree in Political Science from Allahabad University (1950-51), he joined the Socialist Movement.
Jul 4, 2024 · Chandra Shekhar (born July 1, 1927, Ibrahimpatti, India—died July 8, 2007, New Delhi) was a politician and legislator, who served as prime minister of India from November 1990 to June 1991. Shekhar was a leading member of the Socialist Party before he joined the ruling Congress Party in 1964.
Jul 8, 2021 · New Delhi: The eighth Prime Minister of India, Chandra Shekhar, held the post for a little over seven months and yet he is still remembered as a civil and sharp leader. Born on 1 July 1927 in a farmer’s family in Uttar Pradesh, he was always known for his revolutionary fervour.
May 26, 2022 · Chandra Shekhar was sworn in as the ninth Prime Minister of India on November 10, 1991 and remained in office until June 21, 1991, for a period spanning 223 days. Born on July 1, 1927 at Ibrahimpatti in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, Chandra Shekhar became active in politics at the age of 24 when he joined the Praja Socialist Party (PSP ...
Apr 18, 2022 · In 1964, Indira Gandhi asked Chandra Shekhar, a recent entrant to the Congress, why he had joined the party. Chandra Shekhar spoke with rare candour — either he would steer the Congress to genuine socialist ideals or break the Congress party to precipitate radical changes in the Indian political landscape.
4 days ago · Azad Samaj Party leader Chandra Shekhar Azad took oath as the MP from Uttar Pradesh's Nagina in the 18th Lok Sabha on June 25. After taking his oath, the first time MP while holding a copy of the ...
1 day ago · English Script: Jaspreet Singh. Azad Samaj Party chief and Nagina MP Chandra Shekhar 'Azad', in an exclusive interview with Quint Hindi, said that leaders who held copies of the Constitution in ...
Chandra Shekhar Ji always referred to Atal Ji as 'Guru Ji.' Chandra Shekhar Ji was a man of culture and principles. The Congress Party was at its peak yet he challenged the might of that party because he opposed certain aspects of the party. He was deeply influenced by JP: PM — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 24, 2019
Sep 9, 2022 · Former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar in New Delhi on 28.1.1991. (Express archive photo) A prime minister at the helm with a resounding mandate, the flagging political fortunes of their parties, and a massive public outreach starting from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and spanning thousands of kilometres.
