• Took active part in Freedom Movement.
• Became an ardent champion of India's fight for emancipation from the feudal and the foreign yokes.
• Became the Chief Minister of Punjab in 1972. Worked as Home Minister in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
• Became the Seventh President of India in 1982.
• Was a champion of national unity and stood steadfastly on the principle of secularism.
• His origins were humble, but his achievements were high.
• Was described as the 'President of the People'.

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