Description: (3rd President of Singapore (1981 - 1985))
Devan Nair was a prominent Singaporean politician and union leader. He served as the third president of Singapore from 1981 to 1985. Nair was politically active in Malaysia and Singapore, initially as a communist before joining the People's Action Party (PAP). Throughout his career, he held various positions including Member of Parliament, Secretary-General of the People's Action Party of Malaya, and Secretary-General of the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC). Nair played a crucial role in advocating for self-determination and labor rights before retiring from politics.