Which former Indian Prime Minister was Deputy Prime Minister under Morarji Desai?

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The correct answer is Charan Singh

Key Points

Charan Singh served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India under Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
He was an Indian politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and later in the politics of independent India.
Charan Singh is known for his advocacy of farmers' rights and his efforts to improve the agricultural sector in India.
He later became the Prime Minister of India, serving from July 28, 1979, to January 14, 1980.
His tenure as Deputy Prime Minister was during the Janata Party government, which came to power after the Emergency period in India.

Additional Information

Morarji Desai was the Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979, leading the first non-Congress government in independent India.
The Janata Party government, which Desai led, was a coalition of multiple parties that came together to oppose the Congress party.
Charan Singh's tenure as Deputy Prime Minister was marked by his strong stance on agricultural reforms and rural development.
He is often remembered as the champion of India's farmers and was instrumental in formulating policies that favored the agrarian community.
Charan Singh's legacy continues to be honored, with his birth anniversary celebrated as Kisan Diwas (Farmer's Day) in India.