When was Gurmukh Singh Musafir born?

Gurmukh Singh Musafir was born on 15 January 1899 in Attock District.

What positions has Gurmukh Singh Musafir held?

Positions held by Gurmukh Singh Musafir include: member of Rajya Sabha (1968–1974); Chief Minister of Punjab (1966–1967); list of members of the 3rd Lok Sabha (1962–1967); Member of the 2nd Lok Sabha (1957–1962); Member of the 1st Lok Sabha (1952–1957).

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Gurmukh Singh Musafir

Punjabi poet and Politician (1899-1976)

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Gurmukh Singh Musafir (15 January 1899 – 18 January 1976) was an Indian politician and Punjabi language writer. He was the 5th Chief Minister of Punjab from 1 November 1966 to 8 March 1967.

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Born: 15 January 1899 wd
Place of birth: Attock District wd
Died: 18 January 1976 wd
Place of death: Delhi wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: politician, writer, poet, short story writer wd
Political party: Indian National Congress wd

Positions held wd

member of Rajya Sabha (1968–1974)
Chief Minister of Punjab (11 November 1966 – 8 March 1967)
list of members of the 3rd Lok Sabha (1962–1967)
Member of the 2nd Lok Sabha (1957–1962)
Member of the 1st Lok Sabha (1952–1957)
Member of the Constituent Assembly of India (14 July 1947 – 24 January 1950)
Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly

Awards wd

Sahitya Akademi Award (1978)
Padma Vibhushan in Literature & Education
Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi (1978)

About

He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi, given by Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters in 1978 for his short story collection, Urvar Par and was posthumously decorated with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest Indian civilian award given by Government of India.

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When was Gurmukh Singh Musafir born?: Gurmukh Singh Musafir was born on 15 January 1899 in Attock District.
What positions has Gurmukh Singh Musafir held?: Positions held by Gurmukh Singh Musafir include: member of Rajya Sabha (1968–1974); Chief Minister of Punjab (1966–1967); list of members of the 3rd Lok Sabha (1962–1967); Member of the 2nd Lok Sabha (1957–1962); Member of the 1st Lok Sabha (1952–1957).

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