Gurnam Singh, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gurnam Singh

Indian politician

Date of Birth: 25-Feb-1899

Place of Birth: Narangwal, Punjab, India

Date of Death: 31-May-1973

Profession: politician, diplomat

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Gurnam Singh (25 February 1899 – 31 May 1973) was an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Punjab from 8 March 1967 to 25 November 1967, and again between 17 February 1969 to 27 March 1970.
He was the first Shiromani Akali Dal Chief minister of Punjab.
His ministry fell due to defection of Lachhman Singh Gill, who became the next Chief Minister with the support of the Indian National Congress.
He died in an air crash in Delhi on 31 May 1973.