"Devoted to honesty, simplicity, and farmers": Amit Shah pays tribute to Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary
New Delhi, May 29
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary, remembering his contribution to strengthening democratic values from the freedom struggle to the Emergency period and his commitment to farmers' welfare.
In a post on X, Shah said Charan Singh presented a development model centred on prosperous farmers and an agriculture-based economy, giving India a new direction.
"Former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh Ji played a pivotal role in strengthening democratic values from the freedom struggle to the Emergency period. He presented a development model for prosperous farmers and an agriculture-based economy, giving India a new direction. On the death anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh Ji, who was devoted to honesty, simplicity, and the interests of farmers, millions of salutations," said Shah.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid tribute to Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary, remembering him as a leader who brought the voice of farmers, labourers and rural India to the centre of national discourse.
In a post on X, Adityanath said Charan Singh's simple life, dedication to farmers and commitment to public welfare politics will continue to inspire generations.
"On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister, 'Bharat Ratna' Chaudhary Charan Singh ji, who placed the voice of farmers, laborers, and rural India at the center of national discourse, humble tribute. His simple life, dedication to farmers, and politics of public welfare will continue to inspire us all forever," said Adityanath.
Chaudhary Charan Singh was born on December 23, 1902, and served as India's fifth Prime Minister from July 1979 to January 1980. He held several key portfolios during his political career, including Minister for Home and Agriculture in CB Gupta's ministry in 1960, and Minister for Agriculture and Forests in Sucheta Kripalani's ministry between 1962 and 1963.
Among his notable contributions were the Redemption Bill of 1939, which played a significant role in providing relief to rural debtors, and the Land Holding Act of 1960, implemented during his tenure as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, which aimed to reduce land ceilings uniformly across the state.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting article—I didn't know about the Redemption Bill of 1939. Shows how long India has struggled with rural debt. Hopefully the current leadership builds on this legacy instead of just paying lip service at death anniversaries.
Bharat Ratna was long overdue for him. While Modi ji and Shah ji talk about farmers a lot, one has to wonder how much of Charan Singh's honest, pro-farmer vision is actually being implemented. The MSP guarantee still isn't legal, that's the real test. 🤔
I admire the simplicity part—imagine a PM who lived without ostentation. India needs more of that today when so many politicians flaunt wealth. His politics of public welfare should inspire all parties.
It's good that the government remembers him, but I wish we saw more concrete action for farmers—like loan waivers and better irrigation schemes. Charan Singh's model was about empowering the village economy, not just giving speeches on anniversaries. Kisan unity zindabad! 👊
Both Amit Shah and Yogi ji rightly honored a forgotten hero. Charan Singh ji's Land Holding Act was revolutionary. Next time a farm law debate happens, his legacy should be referenced. 🙏
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