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Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh passes away at 89 | Daily Current Affairs Dose
Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Kalyan Singh passed away in Lucknow. He was 89. He was admitted to the SGPGI Hospital in Lucknow for last few days.
About as Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Kalyan Singh
Kalyan Singh served twice as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Singh was appointed Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the first time in 1991.
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Kalyan Singh became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for a second term in 1997, but was removed by his party in 1999, and he left the BJP, forming his own party. Kalyan Singh was 2 time MP from Bulandshahr and Etah and 9-time Member of Legislative Assembly.
Kalyan Singh was the former governor of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.
The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced three-day government mourning (Rajkiya Shok) in the state.
PM Narendra Modi condoles passing away of Shri Kalyan Singh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Governor and senior leader Shri Kalyan Singh Ji.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said;
"I am saddened beyond words. Kalyan Singh Ji…statesman, veteran administrator, grassroots level leader and great human. He leaves behind an indelible contribution towards the development of Uttar Pradesh. Spoke to his son Shri Rajveer Singh and expressed condolences. Om Shanti.
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Generations to come will remain forever grateful to Kalyan Singh Ji for his contributions towards India’s cultural regeneration. He was firmly rooted in Indian values and took pride in our centuries old traditions.
Kalyan Singh Ji gave voice to crores of people belonging to the marginalised sections of society. He made numerous efforts towards the empowerment of farmers, youngsters and women."
Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic
- Kalyan Singh was born: 5 January 1932, Atrauli, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Kalyan Singh passed away: 21 August 2021 (aged 89), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Political Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Spouse(s): Ramwati Devi (1952-2021) (his death)
- Kalyan Singh was appointed Governor of Rajasthan in: 2014
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