Gurdial Singh Dhillon
Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon (6 August 1915 – 23 March 1992) was an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress party. He served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha twice, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (1973–76) and Indian High Commissioner to Canada (1980–82).
Gurdial Singh Dhillon | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Agriculture | |
| In office 12 May 1986 – 14 February 1988 | |
| Prime Minister | Rajiv Gandhi |
| 5th Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| In office 8 August 1969 – 19 March 1971 | |
| Deputy | G.G. Swell |
| Preceded by | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy |
| Succeeded by | himself |
| In office 22 March 1971 – 1 December 1975 | |
| Deputy | G.G. Swell |
| Preceded by | himself |
| Succeeded by | Bali Ram Bhagat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 August 1915 Amritsar, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 23 March 1992 (aged 76) New Delhi, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Alma mater | Punjab University Law College |
| Occupation | Politician Diplomat |
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