Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/12/1902 |
| Age | 84 years (died on 29, May, 1987) |
| Birthplace | Noorpur village of Meerut district, United Provinces, British India (now Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Date of Death | 29/05/1987 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Charan Singh |
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| Full name | Chaudhary Charan Singh |
| Title | Champion of India's Peasants |
| National Farmer's Day | 23 December |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification 1 | Matriculation (10th) at Government High School, Meerut, in 1919 |
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| Qualification 2 | Intermediate (12th) at Government High School, Meerut, in 1921 |
| Qualification 3 | Bachelor of Science at Agra College, Agra, in 1923 |
| Qualification 4 | Master of Arts in History (British, European, Indian) at Agra College, Agra, in 1925 |
| Qualification 5 | LLB at Meerut College (Agra University) in 1927 |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 5 December 1925 |
| Religion/Religious Views | Influenced by Arya Samaj, rejected religious rituals and idol worship |
| Caste | Teotia clan of the Jat community (OBC) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Gayatri Devi | ||||
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Career
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| Award | Bharat Ratna (2024) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was known as the ‘Champion of India’s Peasants.’ | |
| 2. His parents were Mir Singh, a tenant, and Netra Kaur, a homemaker. | |
| 3. Every day, he walked 3 km to attend primary school in Jani Khurd, Meerut. | |
| 4. His uncle Lakhpat Singh took charge of his education. | |
| 5. He strongly opposed discrimination based on caste and creed. | |
| 6. He drew inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi's Harijan upliftment call. | |
| 7. In 1925, he married Gayatri Devi. | |
| 8. He was influenced by Dayananda Saraswati and Arya Samaj. | |
| 9. He declined job offers from institutions with 'Jat' in their names. | |
| 10. He actively participated in movements led by Mahatma Gandhi. | |
| 11. He was jailed for six months during the Civil Disobedience Movement. | |
| 12. He passed the United Provinces Agricultural and Workmen Debt Redemption Bill. | |
| 13. He became the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 14. He took measures to combat corruption and casteism in India. | |
| 15. He was imprisoned during the emergency declared by Indira Gandhi. | |
| 16. He was a vegetarian and refrained from alcohol and smoking. | |
| 17. His birthday on 23 December is celebrated as 'Kisan Diwas' in India. | |
| 18. He authored books on agriculture, development, and rural economy. | |
| 19. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024. | |
| 20. Amausi Airport and two universities were named in his honor. |