Charan Singh

India is considered an agricultural country. Because, more than half of the population here is still dependent on agriculture or related work. Now in such a situation, the idea must be coming in your mind that due to which Farmers Day is celebrated on December 23? For your information, let us tell you that on 23 December itself is the birth anniversary of the fifth Prime Minister and veteran farmer leader Chaudhary Charan Singh of the country. He has done various important works in the interest of the donors and for farming, which are remembered on this day.

Farmer Messiah Chaudhary Charan Singh ji's political journey

 In February 1937, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the United Provinces from Chhaprauli (Baghpat) constituency at the age of 34. Chaudhary Charan Singh used to say that the condition of farmers would change, then the country will grow and in this direction he continued to work throughout his life. Chaudhary Charan Singh (23 December 1902 - 29 May 1987) He was the farmer politician and fifth Prime Minister of India. He took over the post from 28 July 1979 to 14 January 1980.

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 Samman Nidhi Yojana, Chaudhary Charan Singh became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh twice. However, his tenure did not last long. Despite this, he played a very important role in implementing land reforms while being the Chief Minister and took many big and historical decisions in the interests of the farmer class. It is said that Chaudhary Charan Singh himself prepared a draft of Uttar Pradesh Zamindari and Land Reform Bill.

Historical steps taken by Chaudhary Charan Singh ji for farmers

Every year , 23 December in India is celebrated as Farmer's Day. Because, on this day, India expresses gratitude to the deeds who work tirelessly. He has been an important contribution within India's economy. Various issues like contribution of agricultural scientists, problems of farmers, new experiments in agriculture, new technology, crop method and positive change in farming are discussed in the programs to be organised on the occasion of Farmers' Day. In 1938, he introduced an Agricultural Produce Market Bill in the Assembly which was published in the 31 March 1938 issue of Hindustan Times in Delhi. The purpose of this bill was to protect the interests of farmers against the vision of traders. Chaudhary Charan Singh ji has received the title of Kisan Messiah due to dedication of his life in the interest of farmers. On the day of Farmers Day, efforts made in the interest of Chaudhary Charan Singh ji across the country are remembered.

On behalf of the Government of India, the family of former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh have thanked the government and expressed happiness over the announcement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (January 9, 2024) announced the names of three more people for Bharat Ratna. Former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and M.S., known as the father of the Green Revolution. Swaminathan will be honored with Bharat Ratna. After this announcement by the Government of India, his family members expressed their happiness and expressed gratitude to the government. 

Vani Rao, daughter of former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao, said that this is a very happy moment. He said that this was supposed to happen already, but it is said that in the house of God there is delay, but there is no darkness. Vani Rao further said, 'It is a very happy day, the whole of Telangana is happy. I thank the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His good thing is that no matter how much someone lives in a corner, bringing him into the limelight and respecting him is the greatness of Modi ji.

The emotional reaction of the family to Narasimha Rao receiving Bharat Ratna 

BJP leader and PV Narasimha Rao's grandson NV Subhash said that PM Modi has announced to give him the Bharat Ratna award even though he was a Congressman. He said, 'I condemn the UPA government that was in power from 2004 to 2014 and especially the Gandhi family for not honoring me with an award.' He said that he is very happy and emotional about being given the Bharat Ratna award to Narasimha Rao. NV Subhash said that we thought there would be a delay in this, but this is happening due to the efforts of Telangana BJP. He has also thanked Telangana BJP.

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Chaudhary Charan Singh's grandson Jayant Chaudhary also expressed happiness.

Jayant Chaudhary, grandson of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, has also expressed happiness over the announcement. He has expressed his happiness by posting on X. While sharing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tweet, Jayant Choudhary wrote in the caption, 'Heart won!' The Government of India has announced the names of five people for Bharat Ratna this year. 

On February 3, PM Modi announced the award of Bharat Ratna to senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani. Before that, it was announced that former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur would be honored with Bharat Ratna posthumously on his 100th birth anniversary on January 24. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the award of Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and MS Swaminathan on February 9. In his tweet, he wrote that it is our government's good fortune that he is being honored with Bharat Ratna.