Giani Zail Singh

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Indian_politician
gptkbp:advocated_for Social justice
Peaceful resolution of conflicts in Punjab
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Indian_National_Congress
gptkbp:associated_with Punjab politics
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Jawaharlal_Nehru_Award_for_International_Understanding
gptkbp:birth_date May 5, 1916
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Faridkot,_Punjab,_India
gptkbp:children gptkb:Gurdeep_Singh
gptkb:3
gptkbp:community Among different communities in India
gptkbp:contributed_to Cultural heritage of Punjab
gptkbp:contribution Promoting secularism in India
gptkbp:cultural_impact Promoting Punjabi culture
gptkbp:death_date December 25, 1994
gptkbp:death_place New Delhi, India
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Representing India abroad
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_the_Punjab
gptkb:University_of_Punjab
gptkbp:encouraged Youth participation in politics
gptkbp:ethnicity gptkb:Punjabi
gptkbp:famous_for Presidency during turbulent times
Presidency during a turbulent time in India
gptkbp:fought_against Human rights in India
gptkbp:has_public_services gptkb:1982
Minister of Home Affairs
gptkbp:historical_legacy Influence on future leaders.
gptkbp:historical_role Key figure in Indian politics during the 1980s
gptkbp:historical_significance First Sikh to hold the office of President
gptkbp:honorary_title Giani
gptkbp:honorific_prefix gptkb:None
Giani
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giani Zail Singh
gptkbp:image Giani Zail Singh.jpg
gptkbp:influence_on Sikh community in India
gptkbp:influenced Indian politics
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Mahatma_Gandhi
gptkbp:international_relations Strengthening ties with other nations
gptkbp:involved_in Education reforms in Punjab
gptkbp:involvement Indo-Pakistani relations
gptkbp:is_recognized_for Diplomatic efforts during his presidency
gptkbp:known_for Being the first Sikh President of India
gptkbp:legacy Influence on Indian politics
Influence on Indian politics and governance
gptkbp:legislation Rights of minorities in India
gptkbp:nationality Indian
gptkbp:notable_contributor Advocating for minority rights
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Constitution
gptkbp:notable_works The Role of the President in Indian Politics
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:Constitutional_Assembly_of_India
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Faridkot,_Punjab,_India
gptkbp:place_of_death New Delhi, India
gptkbp:political_career 1940s
1990s
gptkbp:political_ideology gptkb:socialism
gptkbp:political_impact 1980s Indian politics
Sikh community in India
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Indian_National_Congress
gptkbp:position_held gptkb:Indian_politician
Union Minister for Home Affairs
gptkbp:post_presidency_involvement gptkb:Social_causes
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:G._R._S._Rao
G.iani Zail Singh
gptkbp:president gptkb:political_leaders
gptkbp:promoted National integration
gptkbp:public_service_start gptkb:1980
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Sikhism
gptkbp:resigned gptkb:Indian_National_Congress
gptkbp:role gptkb:Indian_independence_movement
Ceremonial head of state
gptkbp:served_as Governor of Punjab
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:Indian_Army
gptkbp:significant_event Emergency in India (1975-1977)
gptkbp:spouse Jaswant Kaur
Surjit Kaur
gptkbp:start_date July 25, 1982
gptkbp:successor gptkb:R._Venkataraman
gptkbp:supported Economic reforms in India
gptkbp:term_end July 25, 1987
gptkbp:term_length 5 years
gptkbp:term_start July 25, 1982
gptkbp:was_part_of Indian independence movement.
gptkbp:works_on Strengthening democracy in India
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:R._Venkataraman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5