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News India Live, Digital Desk: Today, when the discussion of the Vice Presidential elections in the country is hot, it is bound to overturn the pages of politics and remember a leader whose journey is no less than a story. A leader who became the Chief Minister, then was the Governor of many states, became the Vice President of the country and then the highest post, that is, reached the President’s chair. This is the story of Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, that shining star of Indian politics, who never compromised the principles in the longing for the post.
Journey from Bhopal Chief Minister from Raisina Hills
It is about the era when Madhya Pradesh was not a state like today. Then Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma became the Chief Minister of the then Bhopal state in 1952 at the age of 38. He was one of the youngest Chief Ministers of that time. When the states were reorganized in 1956 and Bhopal merged with Madhya Pradesh, he was active in state politics.
After this, his stature increased in national politics. He got his administrative capacity ironed as the governor of big and important states like Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Maharashtra. His tenure as Governor was very challenging, but he fulfilled every responsibility.
The next stop of his political journey was the post of Vice President of the country. In 1987, he was elected the Vice President of India and held the post till 1992. Meanwhile, the country saw many political ups and downs and he drove the House with great understanding as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
In 1992, he was elected the ninth President of the country. His becoming President was respected by his long and impeccable political life.
When the chance to become Prime Minister was turned down
The most popular anecdote in the life of Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma is associated with the post of Prime Minister. It is said that when Rajiv Gandhi was killed in 1991, a major crisis of leadership in the Congress party arose. In that difficult time, many big leaders were eyeing Dr. Sharma and he was proposed to take over the post of Prime Minister. But he politely rejected this proposal. He citing health reasons said that he is not in a position to take such a big responsibility. This incident is a great example of selfless service and thinking above the post in Indian politics.
Today, when the tussle for positions is common in politics, then the story of Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma reminds that a politician is formed not by his positions, but by his principles and sacrifice.
