# Ram Kishan

_Indian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Ram Kishan was the 4th Chief Minister of Punjab from 7 July 1964 to 5 July 1966. He was a senior member of the Indian National Congress party. Additionally he is a recognized member of India's freedom struggle against the British and was an associate professor in the political science department at Oakland University. Kishan was awarded the title of "Comrade" due to his extensive involvement in India's freedom struggle from British rule.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** November 1913 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7288498#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Jhang District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7288498#P19))
- **Citizenship:** India ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7288498#P27))
- **Occupation:** civil servant; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7288498#P106))
- **Political party:** Indian National Congress ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7288498#P102))
- **Positions held:** Chief Minister of Punjab (7 July 1964 – 5 July 1966); Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7288498#P39))

## Questions

**When was Ram Kishan born?**  
Ram Kishan was born on November 1913 in Jhang District.

**What positions has Ram Kishan held?**  
Positions held by Ram Kishan include: Chief Minister of Punjab (1964–1966); Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ram Kishan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram_Kishan) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q7288498](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7288498) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ram Kishan.png by Government of Punjab,India (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ram_Kishan.png)

## Licence and attribution

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