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Chaudhary Charan Singh: Bharat Ratna to Former Prime Minister

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Bharat Ratna recipient

The Central Government has announced that the late political leader Chaudhary Charan Singh will be conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award. PM Modi shared this news on X.
 

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Former PM

Chaudhary Charan Singh was the 5th Prime Minister of India. He served his term from 28 July 1979 to 14 January 1980. Born in Hapur, UP, in 1902, he passed away in 1987. 
 

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An inspiring leader

Chaudhary Charan Singh dedicated his life to the welfare of Indian farmers. In his political career, he never compromised his morals and principles. 
 

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Farmer's leader

Chaudhary Charan Singh opposed Jawaharlal Nehru’s proposal for cooperative farming during the Nagpur convention in 1959. He considered it as anti-farmer. 
 

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Chaudhary Charan Singh led a life of simplicity

He often preferred to travel to his offices on-foot. 
 

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A humble lifestyle

Several accounts suggest that despite holding significant political positions, he personally covered the expenses such as petrol and telephone bills.
 

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Chaudhary Charan Singh was the 5th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

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Rs 470 in his bank account

Despite an extensive political career, Chaudhary Charan Singh only had Rs 470 in his bank account at the time of his death.

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