Morarji Desai (1896-1995) was an Indian independence activist and politician who served as the 4th Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979. He was a strong advocate for democracy, secularism, and social justice.
Some of his notable achievements include:
- Leading the Janata Party: Desai played a key role in forming the Janata Party, which defeated the Indian National Congress in the 1977 general elections.
- Opposing the Emergency: Desai was a vocal critic of the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975.
- Promoting social justice: Desai’s government introduced several initiatives aimed at promoting social justice, including the establishment of the Mandal Commission to investigate caste-based discrimination.
- Improving India’s international relations: Desai’s government strengthened India’s relations with neighboring countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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