Zail Singh

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Zail Singh Biography

Zail Singh born as Jarnail Singh, who was the seventh president of India and the first Sikh to hold the office. He started his journey with Indian National Congress party and had held several ministerial posts in the Union Cabinet, including that of Home Minister.
He also served as the Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement.
On his personal life, Zail was born in a Sikh family, which is situated in Sandhwan, Faridkot district to Kishan Singh and Mata Hind Kaur.
However, he was given the 'Giani' title as he was educated and learned about Guru Granth Sahib at Shaheed Sikh Missionary College in Amritsar.
Besides, his presidency was marked by Operation Blue Star, the assassination of Indira Gandhi.
In 1994, Zail Singh lost his life after suffering from multiple injuries due to a car accident.

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Zail Singh Personal Life

Full Name	Zail Singh
Date of Birth	05 May 1916
Date of Death	25 Dec 1994 (Age 78)
Place of Birth	Sandhwan
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	Kishan Singh
Mother's Name	Mata Hind Kaur
Spouse's Name	Pardhan Kaur
Children	1 Son(s) 3 Daughter(s)

Zail Singh Net Worth

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Interesting Facts about Zail Singh

Zail Singh was named Jarnail that means “General”. Subsequently, he changed his name to Zail after being imprisoned many times for going against the rule of the maharajah of Faridkot.

Political Timeline of Zail Singh

• 1983–1986 : Zail Singh served as the Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement.
• 1982 – 1987 : Zail Singh served as the seventh President of India.
• 1980 - 1982 : He was the Minister of Home Affairs.
• 1972 – 1977 : He became the ninth Chief Minister of Punjab.

Zail Singh Achievements

Zail Singh was awarded the Order of St. Thomas by Catholicos of the East Baselios MarThoma Mathews,
during the Catholicate Platinum jubilee celebratory meeting held on 12 September 1982.

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