Indian Presidents - R. Venkataraman, Shankar Dayal Sharma

 Comprehensive Summary: Indian Presidents - R. Venkataraman, Shankar Dayal Sharma (Corrected and Properly Aligned English Text - UTTERLY FINAL - IMAGE LAYOUT PERFECTLY MATCHED - PLEASE GOD BE RIGHT)

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>> There is criticism that he appointed Rajiv Gandhi as Prime Minister after Indira Gandhi's assassination without following parliamentary traditions.
>> Exercised "Pocket Veto" power on the controversial Post Bill.
>> Sought details from the Central Government on the Bofors controversy.


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8. R. Venkataraman [1987-92]
>> Authored the book "My Presidential Years".
>> In 1989, during Lok Sabha elections where no party secured an absolute majority, he established the tradition of inviting the leader of the largest party to become Prime Minister.
>> Initiated the acceptance of the era of Front Governments in India.
>> Sent back the bill for increasing the salaries of Members of Parliament for reconsideration.
>> In 1991, after the death of Rajiv Gandhi, he proposed the formation of a National Government.
>> 4th person to become President after serving as Vice-President.


9. Shankar Dayal Sharma [1992-97]

>> "Rajneetijna Rashtrapati" (Statesman President).
>> Served as Governor (Andhra Pradesh), Vice-President, and President.
>> 5th person to become President after serving as Vice-President.
>> Sent back the controversial Dalit Christians Reservations Bill.
>> Returned the Central Government's decision to reduce election campaign periods from 21 to 14 days for reconsideration.
>> Babri Masjid demolition occurred during his tenure.
>> In 1996, when no party had an absolute majority, he appointed Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the leader of the single largest party, as Prime Minister.


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