Birthdate: June 3, 1930
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Mangalore, India
Died: January 29, 2019
George Fernandes was a prominent Indian trade unionist, statesman, and journalist who served as the Defence Minister of India from 1998 to 2004. A veteran socialist and member of the Lok Sabha for over 30 years, he held various ministerial positions including communication, industry, railways, and defence. Fernandes was a key figure in the Janata Dal and the founder of the Samata Party. He was known for his leadership in organizing strikes, including the 1974 railways strike, and for his role in important projects like the Konkan Railway.
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