When was Gulzarilal Nanda born?

Gulzarilal Nanda was born on 4 July 1898 in Sialkot.

What positions has Gulzarilal Nanda held?

Positions held by Gulzarilal Nanda include: Prime Minister of India (1966–1966); Minister of External Affairs (1964–1964); Prime Minister of India (1964–1964); Minister of Home Affairs (1963–1966); Member of the Lok Sabha.

Where did Gulzarilal Nanda study?

Gulzarilal Nanda was educated at University of Allahabad.

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Gulzarilal Nanda

गुलजरीलाल नन्दा

Indian politician (1898-1998)

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Gulzarilal Nanda was an Indian politician and economist who specialised in labour issues. He served as the acting Prime Minister of India for two 13-day tenures following the deaths of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964 and Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1966 respectively. Both his terms ended after the ruling Indian National Congress's parliamentary party elected a new prime minister. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1997. Passing away at the age of 99 years and 195 days, he holds the record as the longest-lived Prime Minister in India's history.

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Born: 4 July 1898 wd
Place of birth: Sialkot wd
Died: 15 January 1998 wd
Place of death: New Delhi wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: politician, economist, university teacher wd
Political party: Indian National Congress wd
Education: University of Allahabad wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of India (11 January 1966 – 24 January 1966)
Minister of External Affairs (27 May 1964 – 9 June 1964)
Prime Minister of India (27 May 1964 – 9 June 1964)
Minister of Home Affairs (29 August 1963 – 14 November 1966)
Member of the Lok Sabha

Awards wd

Bharat Ratna (1997)
Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs

Questions

When was Gulzarilal Nanda born?: Gulzarilal Nanda was born on 4 July 1898 in Sialkot.
What positions has Gulzarilal Nanda held?: Positions held by Gulzarilal Nanda include: Prime Minister of India (1966–1966); Minister of External Affairs (1964–1964); Prime Minister of India (1964–1964); Minister of Home Affairs (1963–1966); Member of the Lok Sabha.
Where did Gulzarilal Nanda study?: Gulzarilal Nanda was educated at University of Allahabad.

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