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Chaudhary Charan Singh (23 December 1902 – 29 May 1987) was an Indian politician, peasant leader and a freedom fighter who briefly served as the fifth prime minister of India from July 1979 to August 1979. Singh was principally known for his land and agricultural reform initiatives was Member of Parliament (MP) for Baghpat. During prime ministership he was a member of the Janata Party (Secular). He served as 5th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh as a member of Bhartiya Kranti Dal. He also briefly served as deputy prime minister of India from January 1979 to July 1979 as a member of the Janata Party. Singh is widely regarded as the "Champion of Farmers", after his life has been dedicated to advocating for the well being and rights of farmers.