# Chandra Shekhar

_Prime Minister of India (1990-1991)_

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> Chandra Shekhar was an Indian politician and the 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. He was the second Indian Prime Minister who had never held any prior government office.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 17 April 1927 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ibrahimpatti ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279#P19))
- **Died:** 8 July 2007 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279#P570))
- **Place of death:** New Delhi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279#P20))
- **Citizenship:** British Raj; India ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279#P106))
- **Political party:** Samajwadi Janata Party ( Rashtriya) (1990–2007); Janata Party (1977–1988); Indian National Congress (1964–1975); Congress Socialist Party (until 1964) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279#P102))
- **Education:** University of Allahabad ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279#P69))
- **Positions held:** Member of the 13th Lok Sabha (10 October 1999 – 6 February 2004); Member of the 12th Lok Sabha (10 March 1998 – 26 April 1999); Member of the 11th Lok Sabha (15 May 1996 – 4 December 1997); Minister of External Affairs (20 February 1991 – 21 June 1991); Prime Minister of India (10 November 1990 – 21 June 1991); Member of the 9th Lok Sabha (2 December 1989 – 13 March 1991); Member of the Lok Sabha (2 December 1989 – 8 July 2007); Member of the Lok Sabha (22 March 1977 – 31 October 1984); member of Rajya Sabha (since 1962); Member of the 7th Lok Sabha ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279#P39))
- **Awards:** Outstanding Parliamentarian Award; Banga Bibhushan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279#P166))

## Questions

**When was Chandra Shekhar born?**  
Chandra Shekhar was born on 17 April 1927 in Ibrahimpatti.

**What positions has Chandra Shekhar held?**  
Positions held by Chandra Shekhar include: Member of the 13th Lok Sabha (1999–2004); Member of the 12th Lok Sabha (1998–1999); Member of the 11th Lok Sabha (1996–1997); Minister of External Affairs (1991–1991); Prime Minister of India (1990–1991).

**Where did Chandra Shekhar study?**  
Chandra Shekhar was educated at University of Allahabad.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Chandra Shekhar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandra_Shekhar) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): चन्द्रशेखर](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%B0) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q334279](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334279) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: PM Chandra Shekhar at ThakurJi Pathak home(cropped).jpg by CoastShine (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PM_Chandra_Shekhar_at_ThakurJi_Pathak_home(cropped).jpg)

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