Morarji Desai
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About
From 1977 until 1979, this Indian National Congress-turned-Janata Party politician served as India's fifth Prime Minister. Previously, he had served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
Before Fame
He became a civil servant upon his graduation from Wilson College, Mumbai. He subsequently served as Home Minister of the Bombay Presidency and joined the Indian Independence Movement.
Trivia
He lived to be ninety-nine years old.
Family Life
He was born into an Anavil Brahmin caste family. His marriage to Gujraben Desai produced a son named Kanti Desai.
Associated With
He closely allied himself with the principles of Mahatma Gandhi.
