Morarji Desai
Morarji Desai served as the Prime Minister of India (1977 - 1979). Explore their legacy and lasting impact on Indian politics.
Profile
Former Prime Minister
Morarji Desai
Former Prime Minister of India (1977 - 1979)
Current Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India (since 2014, serving a third consecutive term since June 2024) — Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Background & Career
Morarji Desai became India's first non-Congress Prime Minister, leading the Janata Party government that came to power after the Emergency was lifted.
His tenure focused on restoring democratic institutions weakened during the Emergency, though the coalition ultimately collapsed amid internal disagreements.
Personal & Education
Born 1896, Bhadeli, Bombay Presidency (now Gujarat) · Died 1995
- Wilson College, Bombay (University of Bombay) — B.A.
Career Timeline
- 1952 – 1956
Chief Minister
Bombay State
- 1967 – 1969
Union Finance Minister and Deputy PM
Government of India
- 1977 – 1979
Prime Minister of India
Government of India
