Bharat Ratna For PV Narasimha Rao: How He Became ‘Accidental’ PM?
By Anshika Verma09, Feb 2024 03:36 PMjagranjosh.com
Bharat Ratna for PV Narasimha Rao
On Friday, PM Modi announced that former PMs PV Narasimha Rao would be recognised with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Tap to read about who was P V Narsimha Rao!
Who was Narasimha Rao?
PV Narasimha Rao was an Indian lawyer, statesman, and politician who served as India's ninth Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996.
How he become accidental Prime Minister?
He became India's10th Prime Minister in June 1991. Some people have noted that he was the first ‘accidental’ Prime Minister.
Rajiv gandhi’s assasination
Following Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, Rao was unquestionably the least objectionable leader in the faction-ridden Indira Congress.
PV Narasimha’s campaign
His campaign benefited from President R Venkataraman's strong backing, a policy of inviting the head of the largest political group to form a government.
Appreciated for his efforts
He renowned for his efforts as Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, Union Minister, and long-serving Member of Parliament and Legislative Assembly.
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