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What was Zail Singh's original name?

  • Harbhajan Singh

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  • Jarnail Singh

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Zail Singh, originally named Jarnail Singh, was the seventh President of India, serving from 1982 to 1987. Born on May 5, 1916, in Sandhwan village, Punjab, he was an active participant in the Indian independence movement and later served as the Chief Minister of Punjab. Singh's presidency was marked by significant events such as Operation Blue Star and the Anti-Sikh riots of 1984.
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