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George Fernandes
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- Born 03 June 1930
- Birth Place Mangaluru
- Profession Politician, Journalist, Trade Unionist, Editor, Writer, Co-producer
- Political Party Praja Socialist Party (before 1967), Samyukta Socialist Party (1967-73), Socialist Party (1973-77), Janata Party (1977-79), Janata Party (S) (1979-80), Janata Party (1980-88), Janata Dal (1988-94), Samata Party (1994-2003), Janata Dal (U) (2003-19)
- In Office Minister Of Defence 21 October 2001 - 22 May 2004, Union Minister Of Railways 2 December 1989 - 10 November 1990, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha For Bihar 4 August 2009 - 7 July 2010, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 2004-2009
- Residence Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Awards Padma Vibhushan (2020) (posthumously)
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George Fernandes BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 29 Jan 2025
George Fernandes (3 June 1930 - 29 January 2019): A Socialist Stalwart A prominent trade unionist, journalist, and statesman, George Fernandes held the Defence portfolio from 1998 to 2004. His over three-decade-long Lok Sabha career, beginning in 1967, predominantly represented Bihar constituencies....
George Fernandes PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Leila Kabir |
| Children | 1 son |
POSITIONS HELD BY George Fernandes
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Minister of Defence (India) | 21 October 2001 - 22 May 2004 |
| Minister of Railways | 2 December 1989 - 10 November 1990 |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 4 August 2009 - 7 July 2010 |
| Minister of Defence (India) | 19 March 1998 - 16 March 2001 |
| Member of the 4th Lok Sabha | 1967 - 1971 |
GEORGE FERNANDES NEWS
Rebel and after
January 30, 2019 12:04 am
Over time, George Fernandes was defined by the tussle between his radicalism and his anti-Congressism
Livid over procurement delay, Fernandes once sent two Defence Ministry babus to Siachen
January 29, 2019 6:11 pm
He visited the Siachen glacier, where temperatures can dip to minus 50 degrees Celsius, nearly 30 times as he was very much concerned about living conditions of the soldiers deployed there, defence ministry officials said.
Nitish Kumar breaks down while paying tribute to George Fernandes
January 29, 2019 8:00 pm
Fernandes was a senior party colleague of Nitish Kumar. They had founded the Samata Party in 1994 after they both parted ways with the Janata Dal.
George Fernandes: Anti-Emergency crusader and a champion of the labourers
January 29, 2019 12:59 pm
George Fernandes became a national figure overnight after defeating Congress leader SK Patil in the 1967 parliamentary elections, earning him the reputation of being a "giant killer".
George Fernandes passes away: Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of former Union minister
January 29, 2019 11:16 am
"I am sorry to hear about the passing away of former Parliamentarian and Union Minister, George Fernandes," Rahul Gandhi said.
George Fernandes interview in 1998: 'I am not anti-MNC but pro-swadeshi'
January 29, 2019 11:01 am
The following is the text of an interview George Fernandes gave The Indian Express' Debashis Chaudhuri when he was president of the Samata Party in 1998.
George Fernandes passes away: Nation condoles death of former Union minister
January 29, 2019 10:16 pm
After paying her tributes to George Fernandes, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "He was an epitome of humility in public life and a true champion of democracy."
PM Modi condoles demise of George Fernandes: 'Fiery leader who fought for justice'
January 29, 2019 11:29 am
"George Sahab represented the best of India’s political leadership. Frank and fearless, forthright and farsighted, he made a valuable contribution to our country," PM Modi said.
George Fernandes, former Union minister, dies at 88
January 29, 2019 4:14 pm
George Fernandes, former Union minister and nine-time Lok Sabha MP, passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 88 following a prolonged illness. He had been bedridden for the past few years.
May 25, 1978, Forty Years Ago: Fernandes Case
May 24, 2018 11:31 pm
On May 25, 1978, Justice Shah rejected an application filed by counsel for four Karnataka police officers seeking a short adjournment of the inquiry into the alleged illegal detention and torture of Lawrence Fernandes, brother of George Fernandes.
