Key facts
- Born
- 29 February 1896, Valsad district
- Died
- 10 April 1995, Mumbai
- State of birth
- Valsad district, Gujarat
- Sector
- Politics & governance
- Profession
- Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979
- Gender
- Male
Biography
Morarji Ranchhodji Desai was an Indian politician and independence activist who served as the prime minister of India between 1977 and 1979 leading the government formed by the Janata Party. During his long career in politics, he held many important posts in government such as the chief minister of Bombay State, the home minister, the finance minister, and the deputy prime minister.
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Timeline
- 1896Born in Valsad district
- 1952Becomes Prime Minister of the State of Bombay
- 1967Becomes Minister of Finance
- 1967Becomes Deputy Prime Minister of India
- 1977Becomes Prime Minister of India
- 1978Becomes Minister of Home Affairs
- 1991Awarded the Bharat Ratna
- 1995Dies in Mumbai
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