Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary, recognising his enduring contributions to nation-building, particularly in agriculture, rural development, and social justice.
Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi shared a video message, stating, “Heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his life to the welfare of the deprived sections of society as well as to the progress of agriculture and the prosperity of farmers. A grateful nation can never forget his contributions to nation-building.” The Prime Minister highlighted Charan Singh’s focus on small and marginal cultivators, noting that many policies today draw inspiration from his vision to empower rural India.
पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री भारत रत्न चौधरी चरण सिंह जी को उनकी जयंती पर आदरपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि। उन्होंने समाज के वंचित वर्गों के कल्याण के साथ-साथ कृषि की प्रगति और किसानों की समृद्धि के लिए अपना जीवन समर्पित कर दिया। राष्ट्र निर्माण में उनके योगदान को कृतज्ञ राष्ट्र कभी भुला नहीं सकता। pic.twitter.com/naGrTf5mVM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2025
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, also paid tribute, calling Charan Singh a ‘great farmer leader’ whose reforms in agriculture and social welfare continue to inspire.
Kavinder Gupta, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, extended greetings on Kisan Diwas, underscoring the former PM’s lifelong dedication to villages and farmers.
गांव, गरीब, किसान और वंचित वर्ग के सशक्तिकरण को अपना जीवन-लक्ष्य बनाने वाले, चौधरी चरण सिंह जी की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटिशः नमन।
किसानों के अधिकारों और सम्मान की रक्षा के लिए आजीवन संघर्ष करने वाले इस महान नेता ने भारतीय राजनीति को किसान-केंद्रित सोच दी।
‘भारत रत्न’ चौधरी चरण सिंह… pic.twitter.com/ATnU61rjMG— Kavinder Gupta (@KavinderGupta) December 23, 2025
A Life Dedicated to Rural India
Born in 1902 in Noorpur, Uttar Pradesh, Chaudhary Charan Singh hailed from a middle-class peasant family.
Educated in science and law, he began his political career with the Indian National Congress before holding multiple legislative and ministerial positions in Uttar Pradesh.
Known for his integrity and administrative discipline, he championed land reforms, debt relief for rural farmers, and policies to ensure equitable distribution of land.
Charan Singh served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and later as India’s Prime Minister, earning respect for his pragmatism, eloquence, and commitment to social justice.
He authored influential works, including Abolition of Zamindari and India’s Poverty and Its Solution, which continue to shape agrarian discourse.
PM Modi emphasised that strengthening agriculture and empowering farmers remain central to building a self-reliant India. The ideals of Chaudhary Charan Singh continue to inspire policies supporting small-scale farming and inclusive growth.
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