Devi Lal

Devi Lal

6th Deputy Prime Minister of India

Died aged 86LibraBritish Raj

Biography

Devi Lal (25 September 1914 – 6 April 2001) was an Indian statesman and politician who briefly served as the deputy prime minister of India from 1990 to 1991 and previously from 1989 to 1990. Lal emerged as a prominent advocate for rural and agrarian interests, earning the nickname “Tau” (elder uncle) for his grassroots appeal in the politics of Haryana. He twice became chief minister of Haryana (1977–1979 and 1987–1989) and had previously played an important role in the formation of the Haryana state in 1966. He founded the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) in 1996.

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Career & roles

  • Deputy Prime Minister of India
  • Chief Minister of Haryana
  • Member of the 9th Lok Sabha
  • Member of the 7th Lok Sabha

Family

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Devi Lal died on April 6, 2001 at the age of 86.
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Devi Lal was born on September 25, 1914.
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Devi Lal was born in Sirsa.
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Devi Lal's zodiac sign is Libra.
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Devi Lal is a citizen of British Raj, India, Dominion of India.
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Devi Lal is known as politician, freedom fighter.
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Wikidata lists 2 children of Devi Lal.

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