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Chandra Shekhar (17 April 1927 – 8 July 2007), 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]
May 27, 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.
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Nov 10, 1990 · Learn about the life and political career of Shri Chandra Shekhar, who served as the Prime Minister of India from November 1990 to June 1991. He was a socialist leader, a journalist, and a prominent figure in the Janata Party and the Janata Dal.
Nov 9, 2019 · The former prime minister, with the support of three chief ministers, mediated between Hindu and Muslim leaders and initiated a Supreme Court reference. He also set up four expert committees to examine the historical evidence and worked out an agreement for a memorial and a temple-mosque.
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 ...
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Jul 16, 2007 · RAJKOT, India, July 15 — Chandra Shekhar, an argumentative proponent of social change who served as prime minister in 1990 and 1991 as the leader of a coalition government, died in New Delhi on...
Jul 8, 2007 · NEW DELHI — Chandra Shekhar, a former prime minister of India, died of cancer Sunday in New Delhi at age 80, a hospital statement said. Shekhar, who headed a coalition government as India's...
