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Partap Singh Kairon

Indian activist and politician (1901–1965)

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Partap Singh Kairon (1 October 1901 – 6 February 1965)

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kairon wd
Died
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Place of death
Rohtak district wd
Citizenship
India, British Raj wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Indian National Congress wd
Education
University of Michigan wd

Positions held wd

  • Chief Minister of Punjab (23 January 1956 – 21 June 1964)
  • Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly

About

was the 3rd chief minister of the Punjab province (then comprising Punjab, Haryana and part of Himachal Pradesh), and is widely acknowledged as the architect of post-Independence Punjab Province (or Punjab, Haryana and Himachal as of today). Moreover, he was an Indian independence movement leader. He was jailed twice by the British Empire, once for five years for organizing protests against British rule. His political influence and views are still considered to dominate politics in Punjab.

Questions

When was Partap Singh Kairon born?
Partap Singh Kairon was born on 1901 in Kairon.
What positions has Partap Singh Kairon held?
Positions held by Partap Singh Kairon include: Chief Minister of Punjab (1956–1964); Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.
Where did Partap Singh Kairon study?
Partap Singh Kairon was educated at University of Michigan.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Partap Singh Kairon · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q7238601 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Partap Singh Kairon.png by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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