NewsPoliticsNationalB'day Special: George Fernandes, veteran socialist leader and former Defence Minister of India
B'day Special: George Fernandes, veteran socialist leader and former Defence Minister of India
New Delhi: George Fernandes is a veteran Indian politician who is respected for setting new standards in the Indian Defense Ministry. He is a journalist, political activist, trade unionist – all rolled into one. Since
In 1967, George decided to contest general election. He fought for Samyukta Socialist Party from South Bombay constituency and emerged victorious.