Zail Singh

Giani Zail Singh (May 5 1916 - December 25 1994) was the President of India (1982-1987), and the first Sikh to hold India's highest public office and honor.

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A strong leader of democratic traditions, his public life was long and varied - freedom fighter, social reformer, champion of the down-trodden, State Congress Leader, successful Chief Minister and Union Home Minister. A remarkable fighter against princedom, feudalism and foreign domination in the pre-independence days, he is also remembered for his crusade against communalism, economic disparities and social injustice in the republic.

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May 5: May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (126th in leap years). There are 240 days remaining....

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Zail Singh related Images and Photos (experimental)

Star Trek Khan Noonien Singh Masterpiece Mini Bust	Portrait of Maharaja Sher Singh in Regal Dress C.1850	Chir Singh Maharaja of the Sikhs with the King of Punjab and His Retinue from "Voyage in India"	Portrait of the Maharajah Duleep Singh of Elveden Standing Full Length Wearing Maharajah's Robes
Musicians and Dancing Girls Perform Before Sher Singh 1874