Gurnam Singh

Gurnam Singh (25 February 1899 – 31 May 1973) was an Indian politician and the 6th 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.

For other people named Gurnam Singh, see Gurnam Singh (disambiguation).

Gurnam Singh Grewal
6th Chief Minister of Punjab
In office
8 March 1967 – 25 November 1967
Preceded byGiani Gurmukh Singh Mussafir
Succeeded byLachhman Singh Gill
In office
17 February 1969 – 27 March 1970
Preceded byPresident's rule
Succeeded byParkash Singh Badal
Leader of opposition in Punjab assembly
In office
11 March 1962 – 5 July 1966
Preceded byGopal Singh Khalsa
Succeeded byHimself
In office
1 November 1966 – 8 March 1967
Preceded byHimself
Succeeded byGian Singh Rarewala
In office
24 November 1967 – 23 August 1968
Preceded byGian Singh Rarewala
Succeeded byHarinder Singh
Personal details
Born(1899-02-25)25 February 1899
Narangwal, Punjab, British India
Died31 May 1973(1973-05-31) (aged 74)
Delhi, India
Political partyShiromani Akali Dal
ProfessionPolitician
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