On the C-SPAN Networks: George Fernandes was a Defence Minister for India with one video in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 2002 News Conference. Indian Defense Minister ...

George Fernandes, 88, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 after a brief illness. George was born and raised in Fairhaven and was the son of ...

In May 1974, the arrest of George Fernandes in Lucknow ignited a nationwide railway strike, protesting poor wages and conditions. The strike, though ultimately unsuccessful, showcased Fernandes ...