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Who became the President of India after the tenure of Neelam Sanjiva Reddy?

Who became the President of India after the tenure of Neelam Sanjiva Reddy? Correct Answer Giani Zail Singh

The correct answer is Giani Zail Singh

  • Giani Zail Singh became the President of India after the tenure of Neelam Sanjiva Reddy.

Key Points

  • Giani Zail Singh (original name Jarnail Singh) is an Indian politician who was the first Sikh to serve as President of India (from 1982 to 1987). 
  • In 1938 he established the Praja Mandal, a political organization allied to the Congress Party, in his home district of Faridkot.
  • Giani Zail Singh was elected as a Congress Chief Minister of Punjab in 1972.
  • He also served as the Secretary-General of the Non-Aligned Movement from 1983 to 1986.
  • Neelam Sanjiva Reddy had been elected president in 1977. 
  • Operation Blue Star was done during his tenure

Additional Information

  • Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was president of India from 1974 to 1977. He was also the 2nd President of India to die in office.
  • Varahagiri Venkata Giri is the president of India from 1969 to 1974. In 1974 he was succeeded in office by Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.
  • Between 25 February 1968 and 16 December 1970, Mohammad Hidayatullah was India's 11th Chief Justice.
  • From 31 August 1979 to 30 August 1984, he was the sixth Vice President of India.
  • From 20 July 1969 to 24 August 1969 and from 6 October 1982 to 31 October 1982, he also acted as the Acting President of India.

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