Kisan Ghat
Kisan Ghat (transl. 'Farmer’s memorial') is a memorial in Raj Ghat, New Delhi, India, marking the cremation site of Chaudhary Charan Singh. It is dedicated to the fifth Prime Minister of India, Charan Singh who was a prominent farmer leader known for his advocacy for the agricultural community. His birthday on 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 marbles. The memorial remains covered with thick shrubs from every side, which makes it impressive. Ironically, according to most historians, Chaudhary Charan Singh's memorial is located close to the memorial of Congress leaders whom he opposed, despite the fact that Singh opposed their policies.[6]
Historical significance
Chaudhary 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
- ↑ "किसान घाट पहुंच पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री चौधरी चरण सिंह को दी श्रद्धांजलि - Charkhi dadri News". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "Meerut News: किसान घाट पर चौ. चरणसिंह को श्रद्धांजलि देने जाएंगे 5000 गांव के लोग". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "Why is National Farmers' Day observed on former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary?". Hindustan Times. 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "चौधरी चरण सिंह की स्मृति स्थल पर खत्म हुई किसान क्रांति पदयात्रा". News18 हिंदी (in हिन्दी). 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "National Farmer's Day: 23 दिसंबर को ही क्यों मनाया जाता है किसान दिवस? जानें इसका महत्व और इतिहास". आज तक (in हिन्दी). 2023-12-23. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "Kisan Ghat - Memorial Site of Farmer Leader Chaudhary Charan Singh". discoveredindia.com. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "विरोधी भी थे जिनकी ईमानदारी के कायल, कभी नहीं हारे चुनाव... जानिए किसान मसीहा Chaudhary Charan Singh के बारे में". www.india.com (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-04-09.
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