Morarji Desai

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Morarji Desai Biography

Morarji Ranchhodji Desai was the 4th Prime Minister of India from 24 March 1977 to 28 July 1979.
He had played several important roles in government such as Chief Minister of Bombay State, Home Minister, Finance Minister and second Deputy Prime Minister of India.
Interestingly, Desai became the first non-Congress Prime Minister of India. On the other hand, Morarji is also known for his peace activism internationally as he took huge effort to maintain peace between South Asian states, Pakistan and India.
Post India's first nuclear test, he aided to restore friendly relations with China and Pakistan, moreover, vowed to ignore armed conflict including Indo-Pakistani war of 1971.
On 19th May, 1990, he was honoured with the highest civilian award of Pakistan, the Nishan-e-Pakistan.

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Morarji Desai Personal Life

Full Name	Morarji Desai
Date of Birth	29 Feb 1896
Date of Death	10 Apr 1995 (Age 99)
Place of Birth	Valsad, Gujarat
Party Name	Janata Party
Education	Graduation
Profession	Politician, Social Activist
Father's Name	Ranchhodji Nagarji Desai
Mother's Name	Vajiaben Desai
Spouse's Name	Gujraben
Spouse's Profession	House Wife
Children	2 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

Morarji Desai Net Worth

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Interesting Facts about Morarji Desai

Morarji Desai became the first non-Congress Prime Minister of India.

Political Timeline of Morarji Desai

• 1977 : Sworn in as Prime Minister of India.
• 1967 : Minister in charge of Finance in Indira Gandhi’s cabinet.
• 1956 : Union Cabinet as Minister for Commerce and Industry.
• 1952 : He became the Chief Minister of Bombay.
• 1946 : He became the Ministry of Home a Revenue, Bombay.

Morarji Desai Early Life

• 1918: He joined the civil services and took up the profile of a Deputy Collector

Morarji Desai Achievements

Morarji Desai was honored with the Nishan-e-Pakistan in 1990 and the Bharat Ratna award in 1991.

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