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Giani Zail Singh (pronunciation ⓘ, born Jarnail Singh; 5 May 1916 – 25 December 1994 [1]) was an Indian politician from Punjab who served as the seventh president of India from 1982 to 1987 and 9th Chief Minister of Punjab. He was the first Sikh to become president.
Zail Singh was an Indian politician who was the first Sikh to serve as president of India (1982–87). He was an impotent bystander in 1984 when government troops stormed the complex of the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, the Sikhs’ holiest shrine, in an effort to apprehend militants who.
Giani Zail Singh served as the seventh President of India, from July 25, 1982, until July 25, 1987. Born on May 5, 1916, in Sandhwan, Faridkot district of Punjab, Zail Singh had a career marked by significant political contributions and dedication to the service of the people.
Jul 25, 2023 · Giani Zail Singh served as the seventh President of India, from July 25, 1982, until July 25, 1987. Born on May 5, 1916, in Sandhwan, Faridkot district of Punjab, Zail Singh had a career marked by significant political contributions and dedication to the service of the people.
Dec 25, 2018 · On his appointment as president, Singh said he would sweep Gandhi’s courtyard if she asked him to. Singh remains the only Sikh president India has had. On his 24th death anniversary, ThePrint takes a look at his journey from a freedom fighter to the country’s highest chair.
Giani Zail Singh born Jarnail Singh; (5 May 1916 – 25 December 1994) was an Indian politician from Punjab who served as the seventh president of India from 1982 to 1987. He was the first Sikh and the first person from a backward caste to become president.
Tall, handsome and immaculately dressed Giani Zail Singh was a firm believer in democratic traditions, most unassuming, a God fearing man and true son of the soil. No wonder that he has been able to carve out a distinguished niche for himself in Indian public life.
Dec 26, 1994 · Zail Singh, who was born to a poor peasant family but rose to become the first Sikh to win India's largely ceremonial office of President in 1982, died yesterday in...
Dec 25, 1994 · Giani Zail Singh ( pronunciation ⓘ, born Jarnail Singh; 5 May 1916 – 25 December 1994) was an Indian politician from Punjab who served as the seventh president of India from 1982 to 1987 and 9th Chief Minister of Punjab. He was the first Sikh to become president.
Gyani Zail Singh was the first Sikh to serve as the President of the Republic of India. This biography of Gyani Zail Singh provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
