# Beant Singh

_Indian National Congress politician and the Chief Minister of Punjab from 1992 to 1995_

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> Beant Singh was an Indian politician and the 12th Chief Minister of Punjab from 1992 until his assassination by suicide bombing. He was a member of Indian National Congress.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 19 February 1922 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876323#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Patiala ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876323#P19))
- **Died:** 31 August 1995 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876323#P570))
- **Place of death:** Chandigarh ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876323#P20))
- **Citizenship:** India; British Raj ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876323#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876323#P106))
- **Political party:** Indian National Congress ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876323#P102))
- **Education:** Government College University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876323#P69))
- **Positions held:** Chief Minister of Punjab (25 February 1992 – 31 August 1995); Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876323#P39))

## Questions

**When was Beant Singh born?**  
Beant Singh was born on 19 February 1922 in Patiala.

**What positions has Beant Singh held?**  
Positions held by Beant Singh include: Chief Minister of Punjab (1992–1995); Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.

**Where did Beant Singh study?**  
Beant Singh was educated at Government College University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Beant Singh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beant_Singh_(politician)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q4876323](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4876323) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Beant Singh 2013 stamp of India.jpg by India Post, Government of India (GODL-India)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beant_Singh_2013_stamp_of_India.jpg)

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