PM to address programme marking 10th death anniversary of Harmohan Singh Yadav today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a programme marking the 10th death anniversary of Harmohan Singh Yadav via video conferencing today. Harmohan Singh Yadav was a towering figure and leader of the Yadav community. Prime Minister’s participation in the programme is in recognition of the contribution of the late leader to farmers, backward classes and other sections of the society.

Harmohan Singh Yadav remained active in politics for a long time and



served in various capacities as MLC, MLA, member of Rajya Sabha and chairman of 'Akhil Bhartiya Yadav Mahasabha'. He was also instrumental in establishing many educational institutions in and around Kanpur with the help of his son Sukhram Singh.

Harmohan Singh Yadav was awarded Shaurya Chakra in 1991 for his display of valour in protecting the lives of several Sikhs during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.