
Morarji Desai
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.
Background
- Born in
- Valsad district
- Educated at
- Wilson College, Mumbai
- Awards
- 🏆 Bharat Ratna
Trending & Selected Quotes
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"Unless morality comes to public life, politics will remain what it is all over the world. My only interest in remaining in politics is to bring in morality. I’ve chosen the path of action and bhakti."
"I can’t say I have shed it completely. I have certainly given it up, up to 95 per cent. I believe until and unless I give up my ego, I can’t realise God. My whole ambition in life is to realise God or…"
"Life at any time can become difficult: life at any time can become easy. It all depends upon how one adjusts oneself to life."
"This country has the best future. When it reached its summit, it was bound to come down. It has taken 2000 years. Yet, this is the only country which has not been destroyed in the world. All other civ…"
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Timeline
1896
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Died
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