Gurdial Singh Dhillon
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Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon (6 August 1915 – 23 March 1992) was an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress party. He served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha twice, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (1973–76)[3] and Indian High Commissioner to Canada (1980–82).[1]
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Gurdial Singh Dhillon | |
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Minister for Agriculture | |
In office 12 May 1986 – 14 February 1988[1] | |
Prime Minister | Rajiv Gandhi |
5th Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
In office 8 August 1969 – 19 March 1971[2] | |
Deputy | G.G. Swell |
Preceded by | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy |
Succeeded by | himself |
In office 22 March 1971 – 1 December 1975[2] | |
Deputy | G.G. Swell |
Preceded by | himself |
Succeeded by | Bali Ram Bhagat |
Personal details | |
Born | (1915-08-06)6 August 1915 Amritsar, Punjab, British India |
Died | 23 March 1992(1992-03-23) (aged 76) New Delhi, India |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Alma mater | Punjab University Law College |
Occupation | Politician Diplomat |
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