 |
VOOZH | about |
|
VOOZH | about |
Other Related Pages:
| Spouse | Leila Kabir |
| Children | 1 son |
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Minister of Defence (India) | 21 October 2001 - 22 May 2004 |
| Minister of Railways | 2 December 1989 - 10 November 1990 |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 4 August 2009 - 7 July 2010 |
| Minister of Defence (India) | 19 March 1998 - 16 March 2001 |
| Member of the 4th Lok Sabha | 1967 - 1971 |
| Member of the 11th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the 12th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the 13th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| list of Members of the 6th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the 7th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the 9th Lok Sabha | 2 December 1989 - 13 March 1991 |
June 26, 2025 7:33 am
George Fernandes eluded arrest for nearly a year, and when he was jailed under harsh conditions, intervention of Socialist International, European leaders helped keep him safe
May 20, 2025 11:32 am
As daughter of a Congressman and wife to one of India’s most controversial politicians, her life was marked by loyalty, insecurity, and heartbreak
May 16, 2025 4:24 pm
When the Emergency was imposed in 1975, George Fernandes went underground while Leila travelled to the US and other countries and ran a campaign against it.
May 17, 2024 2:33 pm
The firebrand leader fought the 1977 Lok Sabha election for the Muzaffarpur seat from jail, and won by a huge margin. Here's the story of his arrest and electoral triumph
October 08, 2022 1:00 pm
Rahul Ramagundam traces the life of the maverick politician with rigorous research, throwing up interesting facets of the charismatic political leader
August 23, 2022 3:13 pm
Rahul Ramagundam's book ‘The Life and Times of George Fernandes' is based on 12 years of research, and offers a deep dive into the personal and political life of the leader
June 27, 2022 12:24 pm
Fernandes, born on June 3, 1930, in Mangalore to a Christian family, burst into national limelight when as a trade unionist in Mumbai he organised a Railways strike in 1974 that brought the country to a standstill.
December 12, 2021 11:38 pm
🔴 The Janata Party president Chandra Shekhar succeeded in securing an unanimous mandate of the party’s national executive to bring about unity of the non-Communist Opposition parties.
June 07, 2020 10:03 am
Socialism in India has never looked after the poorer workers in the private informal sector. They are the overwhelming majority, but they do not count.
February 18, 2020 5:56 pm
Fernandes shunned publicity as regards his private life to the extent that he never bothered to clarify or share with press the true facts of the Tehelkasting, for which he was pilloried.
Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.
January 30, 2019 7:07 am
Fernandes was born in Mangalore in Karnataka in 1930. His first stint in politics was with the Janata Party after Emergency.
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
A nine-time Lok Sabha MP and anti-Emergency crusader, Fernandes passed away at the age of 88 following a prolonged illness
