When was V. P. Singh born?

V. P. Singh was born on 25 June 1931 in Prayagraj.

What positions has V. P. Singh held?

Positions held by V. P. Singh include: Prime Minister of India (1989–1990); Minister of Defence (1989–1990); Member of the 9th Lok Sabha (1989–1991); Minister of External Affairs (1989–1989); Minister of Finance (1984–1987).

Where did V. P. Singh study?

V. P. Singh was educated at University of Allahabad, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Fergusson College, Colonel Brown Cambridge School.

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V. P. Singh

विश्वनाथ प्रताप सिंह

Prime Minister of India (1989-1990)

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Vishwanath Pratap Singh (25 June 1931 – 27 November 2008) was an Indian politician who served as the Prime Minister of India from 1989 to 1990 and the Raja Bahadur of Manda.

Quick facts

Born: 25 June 1931 wd
Place of birth: Prayagraj wd
Died: 27 November 2008 wd
Place of death: New Delhi wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Jan Morcha (2006–2008), Janata Dal (1988–1999), Jan Morcha (1987–1988), Indian National Congress (until 1987) wd
Education: University of Allahabad, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Fergusson College, Colonel Brown Cambridge School wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of India (2 December 1989 – 10 November 1990)
Minister of Defence (2 December 1989 – 10 November 1990)
Member of the 9th Lok Sabha (2 December 1989 – 13 March 1991)
Minister of External Affairs (2 December 1989 – 5 December 1989)
Minister of Finance (31 December 1984 – 23 January 1987)
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (9 June 1980 – 19 July 1982)
Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Member of the 10th Lok Sabha
Member of the 7th Lok Sabha
Member of the 8th Lok Sabha

About

He was educated at Allahabad University and Fergusson College in Pune. In 1969, he joined the Indian National Congress party and was elected as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

In the Rajiv Gandhi ministry, Singh was given various cabinet posts, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Defence. Singh was also the Leader of the Rajya Sabha from 1984 to 1987. During his tenure as Minister of Defence, the Bofors scandal came to light, and Singh resigned from the ministry. In 1988, he formed the Janata Dal party by merging various factions of the Janata Party. In the 1989 elections, the National Front, with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), formed the government and Singh became the prime minister.

During his tenure as prime minister, he implemented the Mandal Commission report for India's backward castes, which led to major protests against the act.

Under Singh's prime ministership in 1989, the Government of India released five terrorists in exchange for the release of kidnapped Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of the Union Home Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. This was a turning point in the history of Kashmir militancy, which left a long lasting impact in Kashmir. In 1990 the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the valley of Kashmir took place.

Questions

When was V. P. Singh born?: V. P. Singh was born on 25 June 1931 in Prayagraj.
What positions has V. P. Singh held?: Positions held by V. P. Singh include: Prime Minister of India (1989–1990); Minister of Defence (1989–1990); Member of the 9th Lok Sabha (1989–1991); Minister of External Affairs (1989–1989); Minister of Finance (1984–1987).
Where did V. P. Singh study?: V. P. Singh was educated at University of Allahabad, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Fergusson College, Colonel Brown Cambridge School.

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