8 stalwarts of Indian politics we bid goodbye to in 2024: Check their education
Dec 31, 2024
By: Deepto BanerjeeManohar Joshi (February 23)
Manohar Joshi, who earned degrees in civil engineering, law, and the arts from Mumbai institutions, was a prominent Shiv Sena leader. He served as Maharashtra's Chief Minister from 1995 to 1999 and as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2002 to 2004.
Sushil Kumar Modi (May 13)
Sushil Kumar Modi, an alumnus of Patna Science College with a B.Sc. in Botany, was a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader. He held key roles as Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, contributing significantly to the state's governance.
Buddhadeb Bhattacharya (August 8)
Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, a graduate in Bengali from Presidency College, Kolkata, was a senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). He served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2000 to 2011, leaving a significant mark on the state's political landscape.
Natwar Singh (August 10)
Natwar Singh, a distinguished diplomat and politician, graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and pursued studies at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University. He served as India's Minister of External Affairs from 2004 to 2005 and was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress before joining the Bahujan Samaj Party.
Sitaram Yechury (September 12)
Sitaram Yechury, who held a B.A. and M.A. in Economics from St. Stephen's College and Jawaharlal Nehru University, respectively, was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) from 2015 to 2024. He also served as a Rajya Sabha member from 2005 to 2017, advocating for progressive policies.
SM Krishna (December 10)
SM Krishna, who studied law at Bangalore's Government Law College and furthered his education in the United States, was Karnataka's Chief Minister from 1999 to 2004. He also served as Maharashtra's Governor and India’s Minister of External Affairs, playing a pivotal role in shaping India's foreign relations.
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Manmohan Singh (December 26)
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