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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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- Former Defence Minister
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
Disguised as a Sikh to evade arrest, recited Gita while imprisoned: George Fernandes during Emergency
June 13, 2016 10:39 am
George Fernandes' defiant stance with his shackled hand raised during his arrest became one of the most iconic images from the emergency period.
Bihar govt takes George Fernandes off VVIP security list
April 26, 2016 5:51 pm
The Z-category security coverage of veteran socialist leader George Fernandes has been withdrawn by the Bihar government in the latest exercise to review security of VVIPs.
No scam called ‘coffingate’
July 15, 2015 4:39 am
Gossip, half-facts and some fiction cannot masquerade as history.
Brothers can visit ailing George Fernandes: Delhi High Court
June 03, 2015 2:37 am
Incidentally, the resolution of the dispute comes close to the veteran leader’s birthday. He will turn 85 on Wednesday.
Salaya hopes to shed ‘smugglers haven’ tag
April 27, 2014 9:16 am
Since its association with BJP the town has seen inflow of about Rs 45 crore in form of RCC roads, street lights, drinking water facility and drainage system.
Clean chit to Modi: Magistrate relied on SIT lawyer arguments
December 28, 2013 4:45 am
UP government had the power to stop kar sevaks...Fernandes not from same party
CBI files closure report in Barak missile deal
December 25, 2013 1:21 am
Israel,in its reply to Letters Rogatory,denied making any payments to clinch the deal.
Tehelka sexual assault case: The one and many Tarun Tejpals
December 01, 2013 1:16 am
A talented,ambitious journalist,a flamboyant editor - Tejpal kept pushing the envelope till 2 days in Goa.
In Mumbai,Bihar CM rakes up N Indian issue
October 20, 2013 4:43 am
Biharis are never a burden,they carry it instead
Nitish critic,Modi backer suspended
October 03, 2013 12:31 am
MPs Purnamasi Ram,Jaynarain Nishad out of JD(U) for six years.
