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George Fernandes
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- Born 03 June 1930
- Birth Place Mangaluru
- Profession Politician, Journalist, Trade Unionist, Editor, Writer, Co-producer
- Political Party Praja Socialist Party (before 1967), Samyukta Socialist Party (1967-73), Socialist Party (1973-77), Janata Party (1977-79), Janata Party (S) (1979-80), Janata Party (1980-88), Janata Dal (1988-94), Samata Party (1994-2003), Janata Dal (U) (2003-19)
- In Office Minister Of Defence 21 October 2001 - 22 May 2004, Union Minister Of Railways 2 December 1989 - 10 November 1990, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha For Bihar 4 August 2009 - 7 July 2010, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 2004-2009
- Residence Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Awards Padma Vibhushan (2020) (posthumously)
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George Fernandes BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 29 Jan 2025
George Fernandes (3 June 1930 - 29 January 2019): A Socialist Stalwart A prominent trade unionist, journalist, and statesman, George Fernandes held the Defence portfolio from 1998 to 2004. His over three-decade-long Lok Sabha career, beginning in 1967, predominantly represented Bihar constituencies....
George Fernandes PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Leila Kabir |
| Children | 1 son |
POSITIONS HELD BY George Fernandes
| 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 |
GEORGE FERNANDES NEWS
Condition of George Fernandes deteriorating
September 29, 2010 2:18 pm
The brothers of George Fernandes had alleged in the Delhi High Court that he was not getting proper treatment.
HC: Fernandes to stay with wife,brothers can visit
July 06, 2010 11:36 pm
After a chamber-hearing for more than an hour,Delhi HC said George Fernandes stay with his wife Leila Kabir.
Fernandes to remain with wife: HC
July 05, 2010 4:15 pm
Delhi High Court has said the ailing former Union minister George Fernandes will stay with his wife Leila Kabir and his brothers can visit him.
Judge talks to ailing Fernandes one-on-one
July 05, 2010 3:40 pm
The judge on July 1 had asked Leila Kabir to produce George Fernandes before him to know his mind.
Fernandes' custody battle back in court
July 01, 2010 3:25 pm
Delhi HC asked the wife of ailing former Union Minister to present him before it on July 5.
Uproarious scene at George Fernandes residence
June 30, 2010 3:45 pm
The tussle between George Fernandes estranged wife and his brothers led to a uproarious scene outside the leaders residence.
On Georges 80th birthday,photo-op with both Jaya,Leila in the frame
June 04, 2010 1:08 am
A lone unwrapped red carnation greeted George Fernandes on the morning of his 80th birthday.
Fernandes case: appoint court commissioner,brothers to HC
May 21, 2010 1:21 am
The Delhi High Courts formula to talk out the differences has failed to yield any positive result for ailing former Union minister George Fernandess wife...
HC asks Fernandes wife,brothers to resolve differences
May 20, 2010 12:57 am
Former Union minister George Fernandess wife,Leila Kabir,and his brothers have been fighting a legal battle over his treatment...
George may be out,Paswan joins the race
May 18, 2010 12:08 am
With the Rajya Sabha poll process set to start on May 31 and conclude on June 17,the fight for five seats is going to be keenly watched.
