Gurcharan Singh Tohra, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Gurcharan Singh Tohra

Indian politician

Date of Birth: 24-Sep-1924

Date of Death: 01-Apr-2004

Profession: politician

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Gurcharan Singh Tohra

  • Panth Rattan Shiri Gurcharan Singh Tohra (24 September 1924 – 1 April 2004) was a president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), a Sikh body in charge of controlling Gurdwara (Sikh places of worship).
  • He died of a heart attack in New Delhi on 1 April 2004 at the age of 79.
  • He remained the head of the SGPC for a record 27 years, and was one of the most influential and controversial Sikh leaders of the 20th century. Indian President A.P.J.
  • Abdul Kalam described the Sikh leader as a "prominent political and social leader who was well known for his work during his many years in public life".

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