15 Facts About Krishan Kant

Krishan Kant was an Indian politician who served as the tenth vice president of India from 1997 until his death 2002.

Krishan Kant was a member of Lok Sabha from Chandigarh, and Member of Rajya Sabha from Haryana.

Krishan Kant's parents were independence activists Lala Achint Ram and Satyavati Devi.

Krishan Kant completed his MSc from the Banaras Hindu University.

Krishan Kant worked as a scientist with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi.

Krishan Kant took part in the Indian Independence Movement as a youth and continued to be involved in politics, eventually being elected to Parliament of India.

Krishan Kant was part of the "Young Turk" brigade of Indian National Congress party during the time of Indira Gandhi.

Krishan Kant held important official positions in the parliamentary and organisational wings of the Indian National Congress, the Janata Party and the Janata Dal.

Krishan Kant was the founding general secretary of the People's Union for Civil Liberties and Democratic Rights, of which Jayprakash Narayan was the President in 1976.

Krishan Kant was expelled from the Indian National Congress in 1975 for his opposition to the Emergency.

Krishan Kant was later a member of Lok Sabha till 1980.

Krishan Kant was the chairman of Committee on Railway Reservations and Bookings from 1972 to 1977.

Krishan Kant stayed at that post till he was elevated as Vice-President of India.

Krishan Kant was elected vice-president by Parliament as the joint candidate of the Indian National Congress and United Front.

Krishan Kant died in New Delhi aged 75 after suffering from a massive heart attack on 27 July 2002, a few weeks before he was to leave the office to lead a retired life.