HM Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Chaudhary Charan Singh
Home Minister Recalls Former PM’s Farmer-Centric Leadership on Birth Anniversary
- Amit Shah pays homage to Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh
- Remembers his lifelong commitment to farmers and agriculture
- Credits him for placing rural welfare at the heart of governance
- Highlights his role in resisting Emergency-era authoritarianism
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 23rd Dec: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a towering leader of farmers and a champion of rural India.
In a post on X, Amit Shah said Chaudhary Charan Singh dedicated his entire life to strengthening the agricultural system, ensuring the welfare of farmers and serving society. He noted that the former Prime Minister courageously placed farmers and agriculture at the centre of governance at a time when rural concerns often remained sidelined.
The Home Minister also recalled Charan Singh’s pivotal role in opposing authoritarianism during the Emergency, stating that he played a meaningful part in overthrowing dictatorial rule and restoring democratic values in the country.
“His contribution to nation-building through farmer empowerment and social service will always be remembered,” Shah said, adding that Charan Singh’s vision continues to inspire policies focused on rural development and agricultural prosperity.
Chaudhary Charan Singh, regarded as one of India’s most influential agrarian leaders, is remembered for his unwavering advocacy for farmers’ rights and for shaping policies that placed villages and agriculture at the core of India’s political and economic discourse.
