Gurnam Singh

Politician

1899 – 1973

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Who was Gurnam Singh?

Gurnam Singh was an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Punjab from March 8, 1967 to November 25, 1967, and again between February 17, 1969 to March 27, 1970. He was the first Shiromani Akali Dal Chief minister of Punjab. His ministry fell due to defection of Lachhman Singh Gill, who became the next Chief Minister with the support of the Indian National Congress. He died in an air crash in Delhi on 31 May 1973.

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Born
Feb 22, 1899
Nationality
  • India
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Died
May 31, 1973

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on July 23, 2013

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