Mr.Chandra Shekhar Singh was the 8th prime minister of India.(1990-1991)

Chandra sekhar singh (1 July 1927 – 8 July 2007) was an Indian politician who, served as the 8th Prime Minister of India for a very short period of time 223 days, between 10 November 1990 and 21 June 1991.

He joined the socialist movement and was elected secretary of the district Praja Socialist Party (PSP), Ballia. Within a year, he was elected joint secretary of the PSP’s State unit in Uttar Pradesh.In 1955–56, he took over as general secretary of the party in the State. His career as a parliamentarian began with his election to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh in 1962. He came under the spell of Acharya Narendra Dev, a fiery Socialist leader in the beginning of his political career. From 1962 to 1967, Shekhar belonged to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper house of the Parliament of India. When the Emergency was declared, even though he was a Congress party politician, he was arrested and sent to Patiala jail.He had a nationwide padayatra in 1983 to know the country better, which he claimed gave the jitters to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He was called a "Young Turk"

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Chandra Shekhar Singh was born on 1 July 1927 in Ibrahimpatti, a village in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. He belonged to agriculturist family.

He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts (graduate) degree at Satish Chandra P.G. College. He attended Allahabad University, obtaining his master's degree in political science in 1951. He was known as a firebrand in student politics and started his political career with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. After graduation, he became active in socialist politics.

He married Duja Devi.

Shri Chandra Sekhar has always stood against politics of personalities and has favoured politics of ideology and social change. This propelled him more towards Shri Jayaprakash Narayan and his idealist view of life during the turbulant days of 1973-75. He soon became a focal point of dissent within the Congress Party.His diary, written in Hindi while undergoing imprisonment during the Emergency period, was later published under the title ‘Meri Jail Diary’. A well-known compilation of his writings is ‘Dynamics of Social Change’.

FAMILY BACKGROUND

He was married at an early age they were blessed with a son.(NAMES ARE MENTIONED BELOW)

Spouse-Duja Devi

Son-Neeraj Shekhar

Brother-Ramnagina Singh

His son Neeraj shekhar is also an indian politician of samajawadi party.His mother and father details were kept confidential during that time.

PROFESSIONAL BACK GROUND

He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts (graduate) degree at Satish Chandra P.G. College. He attended Allahabad University, obtaining his master's degree in political science in 1951.[1] He was known as a firebrand in student politics and started his political career with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia. After graduation, he became active in socialist politics

He started his political career very soon so he dint have any professional career or his professional career wasn't that long

POLITICAL CAREER

Start of career-

He joined the socialist movement and was elected secretary of the district Praja Socialist Party (PSP), Ballia. Within a year, he was elected joint secretary of the PSP’s State unit in Uttar Pradesh. In 1955–56, he took over as general secretary of the party in the State. His career as a parliamentarian began with his election to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh in 1962. He came under the spell of Acharya Narendra Dev, a fiery Socialist leader in the beginning of his political career. From 1962 to 1967, Shekhar belonged to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper house of the Parliament of India.

Join Congress-

Chandra Shekhar was a prominent leader of socialists. He played a vital role in nationalisation of banks and ending of privy purse being given to royal families.He joined Congress in 1964. From 1962 to 1967, he was a member of the Rajya Sabha. He first entered the Lok Sabha in 1967.He came to be known as a 'young Turk' for his conviction and courage in the fight against the vested interests. The other 'young Turks', who formed the 'ginger group' in the Congress in the fight for egalitarian policies, included leaders like Feroze Gandhi,Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Mohan Dharia and Ram Dhan As a member of the Congress Party, he vehemently criticised Indira Gandhi for her declaration of emergency in 1975.

Prime Minister-

Chandra Shekhar was prime minister for seven months, the second shortest period after that of Charan Singh. He also handled the portfolios of Defence and Home Affairs during this period. His government included preamble and fighting of the Gulf War of 1990–91. However, it could not introduce a full budget because Congress withdrew support during its formulation. In the spring of 1991, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi decided to precipitate a new election.

BOOKS WRITTEN

Meri Jail Diary- I-1977

Dynamics of Social Change-1978

Political Economy of India-1992

Sarvasreshtha samsada Candrasekhara-1996

Zindagi Ka Karvan-2002

Candrasekhara ke vicara: bhashana evam lekha-2002

Economic & foreign affairs-2004

Political-2004

Rahbari Ke Sawal-2005

Death

Chandra Shekhar died on 8 July 2007, a week after his 80th birthday. He had been suffering with multiple myeloma for some time and had been in the Apollo Hospital at New Delhi since May. He was survived by two sons.Politicians from across the spectrum of Indian parties paid tribute to him and the government of India declared seven days of state mourning.He was cremated with full state honours on a traditional funeral pyre at Jannayak sthal,on the banks of the river Yamuna, on 10 July.In August, his ashes were immersed in river siruvani.