His humble origins as well his family’s background of being artisans of previous generations meant that he grew up with a healthy respect for work do… - Zail Singh

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His humble origins as well his family’s background of being artisans of previous generations meant that he grew up with a healthy respect for work done with one’s hands. He learned to stitch clothes, crush stones, plough fields, lay roads and dig wells, understanding the needs and aspirations of the common man like few others have done in childhood.

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About Zail Singh

Gyani Zail Singh (May 5, 1916 – December 25, 1994) was the seventh President of India, serving from 1982 to 1987. His presidency was marked by Operation Blue Star, the assassination of Indira Gandhi, and the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

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Native Name: ਗਿਆਨੀ ਜ਼ੈਲ ਸਿੰਘ
Alternative Names: Gyani Zail Singh
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