Kisan Ghat

Kisan Ghat (transl. Farmer’s memorial) is a historical landmark at Raj Ghat, New Delhi, marking the cremation site of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth prime minister of India, who was a prominent farmer leader known for his advocacy for the agricultural community. His birth date, 23 December, is celebrated as Kisan Diwas in India.[1][2][3][4][5]

Description

Kisan Ghat is built in a simple design to denote the humble origins of Charan Singh. The memorial is built in a square shape using marble. The memorial is surrounded by thick shrubs on all sides that make it impressive. Ironically, according to most historians, Chaudhary Charan Singh's memorial is located close to the memorial of Congress leaders whom he opposed.[6]

Historical significance

Charan Singh served as the prime minister of India from July 1979 to January 1980. His policies and advocacy played an important role in shaping India's agricultural landscape.[7]

References

  1. ^ "किसान घाट पहुंच पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री चौधरी चरण सिंह को दी श्रद्धांजलि - Charkhi dadri News". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 25 December 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Meerut News: किसान घाट पर चौ. चरणसिंह को श्रद्धांजलि देने जाएंगे 5000 गांव के लोग". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Why is National Farmers' Day observed on former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary?". Hindustan Times. 23 December 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  4. ^ "चौधरी चरण सिंह की स्मृति स्थल पर खत्म हुई किसान क्रांति पदयात्रा". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 3 October 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  5. ^ "National Farmer's Day: 23 दिसंबर को ही क्यों मनाया जाता है किसान दिवस? जानें इसका महत्व और इतिहास". आज तक (in Hindi). 23 December 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Kisan Ghat - Memorial Site of Farmer Leader Chaudhary Charan Singh". discoveredindia.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  7. ^ "व‍िरोधी भी थे ज‍िनकी ईमानदारी के कायल, कभी नहीं हारे चुनाव... जानिए क‍िसान मसीहा Chaudhary Charan Singh के बारे में". www.india.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 9 April 2024.

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