V. P. Singh
June 25, 1931 –November 27, 2008
Politician
Lived 77 years
- Born in
- Allahabad, United Provinces
- Passed away in
- New Delhi
Vishwanath Pratap Singh was an Indian politician who served as prime minister from 1989 to 1990. His government implemented recommendations of the Mandal Commission on reservations for Other Backward Classes in central government employment. He had earlier served as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and as India's finance and defence minister.
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