Gurmukh Singh Musafir
Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir (15 January 1899 – 18 January 1976) was an Indian politician and Punjabi language writer. He was the 5th Chief Minister of Punjab from 1 November 1966 to 8 March 1967.
Giani Gurmukh Singh Musafir | |
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| Honorable Jathedar | |
| 16th Jathedar of Akal Takht | |
| In office 1930–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Jawaher Singh Mattu Bhaike |
| Succeeded by | Wasakha Singh Dadehar |
| 5th Chief Minister of Panjab | |
| In office 11 November 1966 – 8 March 1967 | |
| Preceded by | President's rule in Punjab |
| Succeeded by | Gurnam Singh |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1952–1966 | |
| Succeeded by | Yagya Dutt Sharma |
| Constituency | Amritsar, Punjab |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1968–1976 | |
| Constituency | Punjab |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gurmukh Singh 15 January 1899 Adhwal, Punjab, British India now in Pakistan |
| Died | 18 January 1976 (aged 77) Delhi, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal |
| Spouse | Ranjit Kaur |
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He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi, given by Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters in 1978 for his short story collection, Urvar Par and was posthumously decorated with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest Indian civilian award given by Government of India.
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