He was sometimes highly emotional. In 1990, while he was vi… - Shankar Dayal Sharma

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He was sometimes highly emotional. In 1990, while he was vice president and was presiding over the upper house of Parliament at time of turmoil, he broke into tears and left the hall, saying that he could not be a party to the murder of democracy.

Shankar Dayal Sharma

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Shankar Dayal Sharma (August 19, 1918 – December 26, 1999) was the ninth President of India, serving from 1992 to 1997. Prior to his presidency, he had been the eighth Vice President of India. The International Bar Association presented him with the 'Living Legends of Law Award of Recognition' for his outstanding contribution to the legal profession internationally and for commitment to the rule of law.

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Native Name: शंकर दयाल शर्मा

Alternative Names: Shanker Dayal Sharma

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