Having been distressed by the performance of the hung Lok Sabhas and the instability caused by the coalition governments during his tenure, when thre… - Shankar Dayal Sharma
" "Having been distressed by the performance of the hung Lok Sabhas and the instability caused by the coalition governments during his tenure, when three Prime Ministers changed their hands, he took an unprecedented stand by calling the conference of Governors as also leaders of some political parties to discuss this serious problem facing the nation which had weakened the democratic structure of the country. This action earned him a lot of controversy from different quarters. It was even doubted that he was doing so to earn a second term as President of India.
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About Shankar Dayal Sharma
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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