Morarji Desai

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1. When was Morarji Desai born?February 29, 1896
2. When did Morarji Desai die?April 10, 1995
3. What is the political affiliation?Janata Party
4. What is the prime minister tenure?March 24, 1977 – July 28, 1979
5. Who was Morarji Desai?Morarji Desai was India's first non-Congress Prime Minister. He was known for his long public service and his efforts to bring peace to the region.
6. How old was Morarji Desai when he became Prime Minister?He became Prime Minister at 81 years old, making him the oldest person to hold that office in India.

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