Rao Birendra Singh with Indira Gandhi.
The year was 1921 and the child was born on the soil of Haryana this year. Born in an ordinary family, no one thought about what will this child do for the country later for the country. This child, who lives in Nangal Pathani, later engaged in service to the country and till the last breath of his life, he served the country in different ways. This person grew up seeing both before and after independence, but Rao Birendra Singh is none other than. Ray Birendra Singh, known as a prominent politician from Haryana, was a significant contribution in Indian politics.
Captain in Territorial Army
He was a descendant of freedom fighter Rao Tularam and served to the post of Captain in the Indian Army. He then also served as a commission officer in the Territorial Army during 1950-51. Yes, Rao Birendra Singh was a former Chief Minister of Haryana and Union Minister, he served as a captain in the Territorial Army. He admitted to the army during World War II and served to the post of Captain. He then served as a commission officer again during 1950-51.
Rao Birendra Singh with many more ministers.
First CM made, then cabinet minister
After this Rao Birendra Singh entered politics. He became the second Chief Minister of Haryana in 1967. He served as a minister in important ministries like agriculture, food and supply, rural development, panchayati raj and civil supply in the central government. Rao Birendra Singh always worked for the interests of farmers, laborers and poor in his life. His policies and actions made him a “Messiah of farmers”. The work done by him is still alive in the hearts of people. On his birth anniversary, in 2024, the postal department issued a postage stamp in his memory. On this occasion, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar honored him for his contribution to nation building. Let me tell you, he died in the age of 88 in the year 2009.