Chaudhary Charan Singh
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Kisan Diwas: Why was Charan Singh the only Indian Prime Minister who never faced Parliament as PM?
India | Dec 23, 2025, 12:21 PM ISTCharan Singh served as the Prime Minister of India for a brief period from July 28, 1979 to January 14, 1980, but his government never functioned with a solid majority in the Lok Sabha.
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National Farmer's Day 2024: Is Kisan Diwas related to Chaudhary Charan Singh? Know history and more
Lifestyle | Dec 23, 2024, 12:06 PM ISTNational Farmers' Day honors farmers' critical contributions to the Indian economy while also highlighting the continuous issues they face. From history to significance, scroll down to know all about Kisan Diwas.
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Radioactive material discovered at Lucknow Airport cargo area, disaster aid agency on spot
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 17, 2024, 03:00 PM ISTAuthorities at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport discovered radioactive material in the cargo area during a routine inspection. The material's presence sparked concerns and necessitated immediate action to secure the area and assess any potential risks.
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What happened when a constable asked for bribe from Chaudhary Charan Singh in 1979?
India | May 29, 2024, 10:16 AM ISTThe incident dates back to 1979 when Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh posed as a farmer to check corruption at a police station.
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Chaudhary Charan Singh death anniversary: Why was India's 5th PM called as 'Champion of Farmers'?
India | May 29, 2024, 10:03 AM ISTIn an effort to protect peasants from moneylenders and their exploitative practices, former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh proposed the Debt Redemption Bill in 1939. Additionally, he played a key role in the enactment of the Zamindari Abolition Act of 1950.
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Chaudhary Charan Singh death anniversary: Some lesser-known facts about former Prime Minister
India | May 29, 2024, 09:55 AM ISTChaudhary Charan Singh death anniversary: Chaudhary Charan Singh was a notable Indian politician and the fifth Prime Minister of India. He was renowned for his strong advocacy of farmers' rights and significant contributions to land reforms.
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Bharat Ratna conferred on Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh posthumously; Advani to receive it tomorrow
India | Mar 30, 2024, 02:13 PM ISTBharat Ratna 2024: PM Modi said MS Swaminathan’s visionary leadership has not only transformed Indian agriculture but also ensured the nation’s food security and prosperity, noting that he knew him closely and always valued his insights and inputs. The agronomist passed away last year.
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RLD's Jayant Chaudhary heaps praises on Modi govt: 'Style of work of this government reflects...'
India | Feb 10, 2024, 12:16 PM ISTJayant is the grandson of Chaudhary Charan Singh, a famed farmers' champion. The RLD chief hailed the decision on X in a one-line comment in Devnagari.
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Haqeeqat Kya Hai: 'Kis muh se inkaar karoon...': Jayant Chaudhary on joining BJP-led NDA
Hakikat Kya Hai | Feb 09, 2024, 10:38 PM ISTHaqeeqat Kya Hai: 'Kis muh se inkaar karoon...': Jayant Chaudhary on joining BJP-led NDA
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Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh: How Amit Shah, BJP reacted
India | Feb 09, 2024, 05:26 PM ISTUnion ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among the BJP leaders who hailed the decision and called it a 'befitting tribute.'
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'Kis muh se inkaar karoon...': RLD's Jayant Chaudhary on questions of joining BJP-led NDA
India | Feb 09, 2024, 03:28 PM ISTA clear indication of RLD joining the NDA is that RLD MLAs will now join the BJP MLAs on their Ayodhya visit on Sunday. Apart from this, Jayant Chaudhary took to social media platform X and wrote 'Dil Jeet Liya' after Modi government announced Bharat Ratna for Chaudhary Charan Singh.
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Charan Singh to be conferred Bharat Ratna: Interesting facts about the former Prime Minister
India | Feb 09, 2024, 03:56 PM ISTChaudhary Charan Singh became the Prime Minister in 1979 after the fall of the Moraji Desai government with the outside support of the Indira Gandhi's Congress party.
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Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh: How Sonia Gandhi, Congress reacted
India | Feb 09, 2024, 05:30 PM ISTAccording to many media reports, Narasimha Rao and Gandhi family had bitter relations when he was India's prime minister in the early 1990's.
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Akhilesh Yadav's first reaction on Bharat Ratna to Chaudhary Charan Singh, says 'Very happy'
India | Feb 09, 2024, 03:46 PM ISTThe government announced that Former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao, and legendary agricultural scientist Dr MS Swaminathan will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna.
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Narasimha Rao to be honoured with Bharat Ratna: Facts about India's ex-PM behind economic revolution
India | Feb 09, 2024, 01:45 PM ISTNarasimha Rao served as the 9th Prime Minister of the country between 1991 and 1996. He was a Congress stalwart in undivided Andhra Pradesh.
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'Dil jeet liya': Jayant Singh hails Modi govt's decision to confer Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh
India | Feb 09, 2024, 01:53 PM ISTThe post came minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the conferment of the Bharat Ratna award to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
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Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, MS Swaminathan to be honoured with Bharat Ratna, tweets PM
India | Feb 09, 2024, 02:45 PM ISTLast week, PM Modi had announced that veteran BJP leader LK Advani will be conferred with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award.
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Kisan Diwas 2021: Why India observes National Farmers' Day on December 23
India | Dec 23, 2021, 12:09 PM ISTChoudhary Charan Singh, regarded as a farmer's leader, introduced many policies to improve their lives. He was born in Noorpur of Uttar Pradesh's Hapur. He served as the Prime Minister of India between July 28, 1979 and January 14, 1980.
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PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tributes to Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary
India | Dec 23, 2020, 01:50 PM ISTBorn in 1902 in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, Chaudhary Charan Singh championed the farmers' cause and is credited with shaping several policies that helped them. He died in 1987.
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CM Yogi pays tribute to Chaudhary Charan Singh on Kisan Diwas
News | Dec 23, 2020, 01:40 PM ISTChief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary in Lucknow on December 23. December 23 is also observed as Kisan Diwas, or National Farmers' Day in India.