Punjab Janata Party was an Indian political party.
It was formed by Lachhman Singh Gill on 22 November 1967.Lachhman Singh Gill
Lachhman Singh was a cabinet minister in Gurnam Singh government. Gurnam Singh became the Chief Minister of Punjab after the 1967 Punjab Legislative Assembly election.Punjab Election 1967 Lachhman Singh Gill, due to differences with Gurnam Singh, defected with 16 other membersWithout Fear of Favour: An Autobiography by Joginder Singh and formed Punjab Janata Party.
He formed a minority government with the support of Indian National Congress on 25 November 1967.Coalition government in punjab, Turmoil in Punjab Politics. pp 92-93 However, this government lasted for only 9 months. Congress president S. Nijalingappa announced his decision to withdraw support from the government on 21 August 1968.Turmoil in Punjab Politics. pp 104 On the same day, Lachhman Singh Gill resigned from the post and President's rule was imposed on 23 August 1968.
In 1969 Assembly election party was only able to win one seat.
Chief Minister № Name Portrait Term of officepage v of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Compendium.Retrieved on 25 September 2018. (Assembly election) Party Appointed by 7Lachhman Singh Gill 25 November 1967 23 August 1968 Punjab Janta PartyD. C. Pavate
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