When was Inder Kumar Gujral born?

Inder Kumar Gujral was born on 4 December 1919 in Sohawa Tehsil.

What positions has Inder Kumar Gujral held?

Positions held by Inder Kumar Gujral include: Minister of Finance (1997–1997); Prime Minister of India (1997–1998); Minister of External Affairs (1996–1998); Minister of External Affairs (1989–1990); Member of the 9th Lok Sabha (1989–1991).

Where did Inder Kumar Gujral study?

Inder Kumar Gujral was educated at DAV College, Kanpur, Government College University, Forman Christian College, Government High School Jhelum.

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Inder Kumar Gujral

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Prime Minister of India (1997-1998)

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Inder Kumar Gujral (4 December 1919 – 30 November 2012) was an Indian diplomat, politician, and independence activist, who served as prime minister of India from April 1997 to March 1998.

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Born: 4 December 1919 wd
Place of birth: Sohawa Tehsil wd
Died: 30 November 2012 wd
Place of death: Gurgaon wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat wd
Political party: Bharatiya Janata Party (since 1998), Janata Dal (1988–1998), Indian National Congress (1964–1988), Communist Party of India wd
Education: DAV College, Kanpur, Government College University, Forman Christian College, Government High School Jhelum, D.A.V. College (Lahore), Ambala City wd
Spouse: Shiela Gujral wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Finance (21 April 1997 – 1 May 1997)
Prime Minister of India (21 April 1997 – 19 March 1998)
Minister of External Affairs (1 June 1996 – 19 March 1998)
Minister of External Affairs (5 December 1989 – 10 November 1990)
Member of the 9th Lok Sabha (2 December 1989 – 13 March 1991)
ambassador
Member of the 12th Lok Sabha

Awards wd

Order of Friendship

About

Born in Punjab, he was influenced by politics as a student, and joined the All India Students Federation and the Communist Party of India. He was imprisoned for taking part in the Quit India movement. After independence, he joined the Indian National Congress party in 1964, and became a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

He was the Minister of Information and Broadcasting during the emergency. In 1976, he was appointed as the Ambassador of India to the Soviet Union. In 1996, he became the Minister of External Affairs in the Deve Gowda ministry, and developed the Gujral doctrine during this period. He was appointed the prime minister of India in 1997. His tenure lasted for less than a year.

He retired from all political positions in 1998. He died in 2012 at the age of 92, following hospitalization due to a lung infection.

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When was Inder Kumar Gujral born?: Inder Kumar Gujral was born on 4 December 1919 in Sohawa Tehsil.
What positions has Inder Kumar Gujral held?: Positions held by Inder Kumar Gujral include: Minister of Finance (1997–1997); Prime Minister of India (1997–1998); Minister of External Affairs (1996–1998); Minister of External Affairs (1989–1990); Member of the 9th Lok Sabha (1989–1991).
Where did Inder Kumar Gujral study?: Inder Kumar Gujral was educated at DAV College, Kanpur, Government College University, Forman Christian College, Government High School Jhelum.

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