Prakash Chandra Sethi (19 October 1919 – 21 February 1996) was an Indian National Congress politician who served as Minister of Home Affairs (1982–84)[2] and as the 8th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh (1972–75).[3]
He was twice the chief minister of the state from 29 January 1972 to 22 March 1972 and 23 March 1972 to 22 December 1975.[4]
Ideologically, he always appreciated people like Shankar Dayal Sharma, Ravi Shankar Shukla, Guru Radha Kishan, and Gandhian Mahesh Dutt Mishra.[citation needed]Though much is not talked about him as a politician, but he was from the selfless school of thoughts and accessible to the public. Sethi was widely respected by the people of Indore and nation for his work.[5]
During his tenure in the central government, Sethi was elected from the Indore constituency. He also held a number of positions in the Central Government of India – Home Minister, Defence Minister, Minister of External Affairs, Finance Minister, Railways, and Housing and Development.[6][7]
He is also known for his efforts for surrender of dacoits from Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh in 1976 while holding the post of Union Petroleum and Chemicals Minister.[8]
References
- ^ “Obituary References” (PDF). Lok Sabha Debates (Tenth Series). 57 (1): 11. 26 February 1996.
- ^ “Cabinet Members who have held charge of this department/ministry since 1970” (PDF). Indian Government Ministry of Personnel. Ministry of Personnel. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Shri Prakash Chand Sethi ‘Amritotsav Smarika’ released date: 19th October 1995
- ^ “Rajiv Gandhi knows my loyalty to him: Prakash Chandra Sethi”. India Today. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ “Archive Parliament of India”. parliamentofindia.nic.in. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ “Indira Gandhi, News Photo, Home minister PC Sethi with In…” www.timescontent.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ “Government Archives” (PDF).
- ^ April 8, V. K. Dethe. “Chambal dacoits surrender in a chaotic but spectacular ceremony”. India Today. India Today. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
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