Gulzarilal Nanda

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1. When was Gulzarilal Nanda born?July 4, 1898
2. Where was Gulzarilal Nanda born?Sialkot, Punjab, British India
3. What was Gulzarilal Nanda's job?Labor economics and issues related to industrial workers
4. What is the major award?Recipient of the Bharat Ratna in 1997
5. What is the political affiliation?Indian National Congress
6. Who was Gulzarilal Nanda?Gulzarilal Nanda was an Indian politician and economist who worked hard to help workers and served as India's temporary Prime Minister twice.

Interim Prime Minister: A caretaker head of government appointed to serve temporarily during a period of political transition or crisis.
Labor Economics: A field of economics that studies the labor market and its dynamics, including wages, employment, and worker rights.
Bharat Ratna: India's highest civilian award, conferred for exceptional service in any field, signifying the nation's highest recognition of merit.
Indian National Congress: One of the major political parties in India, historically significant in the country's independence movement and governance.