| He was known as the ‘Champion of India’s Peasants.’ |
| His parents were Mir Singh, a tenant, and Netra Kaur, a homemaker. |
| Every day, he walked 3 km to attend primary school in Jani Khurd, Meerut. |
| His uncle Lakhpat Singh took charge of his education. |
| He strongly opposed discrimination based on caste and creed. |
| He drew inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi's Harijan upliftment call. |
| In 1925, he married Gayatri Devi. |
| He was influenced by Dayananda Saraswati and Arya Samaj. |
| He declined job offers from institutions with 'Jat' in their names. |
| He actively participated in movements led by Mahatma Gandhi. |
| He was jailed for six months during the Civil Disobedience Movement. |
| He passed the United Provinces Agricultural and Workmen Debt Redemption Bill. |
| He became the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. |
| He took measures to combat corruption and casteism in India. |
| He was imprisoned during the emergency declared by Indira Gandhi. |
| He was a vegetarian and refrained from alcohol and smoking. |
| His birthday on 23 December is celebrated as 'Kisan Diwas' in India. |
| He authored books on agriculture, development, and rural economy. |
| He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024. |
| Amausi Airport and two universities were named in his honor. |
