Chaudhary Birender Singh unravels Cong secrets and the story behind his 'Tragedy King' title

Former Union Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh, a prominent figure in Haryana politics, spoke candidly in an interview with "Inkhabar Haryana" about his political journey, legacy, and experiences within both the Congress and BJP.

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LEGACY OF CHAUDHARY CHHOTU RAM AND CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES Chaudhary Birender Singh recalled his childhood, sharing how he became aware of his lineage as the grandson of Chaudhary Chhotu Ram. He recounted an incident from the third grade where his headmaster made him the class monitor, which ironically led to his handwriting deteriorating. He referred to this as a "disadvantage" of his legacy. However, he also shared a pivotal moment in the 8th grade at a cycle repair shop. A conversation between two teachers, who recognized him, changed his life.

They called him "spoiled" and said, "He will sell off his property and defame Sir Saab." Birender Singh stated that from that day, "It was decided in my mind that my life is different. I am not an ordinary child," and he needed to alter his daily routine and study habits. He considered this a "benefit" of his legacy, as it motivated him to strive for improvement.

LONG JOURNEY WITH CONGRESS AND THE 'TRAGEDY KING' LABEL Birender Singh discussed his relationship with Rajiv Gandhi and the missed opportunity to become Chief Minister in 1991. He explained that Rajiv Gandhi had directly indicated he would be the Chief Minister if Congress won in Haryana, but Gandhi's untimely death prevented this. He said, "This is not just about the post; my thinking is that if I am in the political system, how do I implement my vision? How do I bring it to the ground?" He expressed that this was not merely about losing a position but about missing the chance to implement his vision.