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His tenure witnessed the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes to curb corruption, black money, terrorism, and the use of counterfeit currency.
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Manmohan Singh became the PM even though he had never won a Lok Sabha seat.
Tahir Qureshi | Mar 20, 2024, 11:11 PM IST
His tenure is marked by the controversial decision of his government to recommend President's rule in Uttar Pradesh in 1997.
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He is credited for providing financial closure and kickstarting the development of the Delhi Metro Project.
India.com News Desk | Mar 20, 2024, 10:57 PM IST
Under his watch, India successfully conducted five underground nuclear tests in the Pokhran desert.
India.com News Desk | Mar 20, 2024, 10:49 PM IST
The economic reforms under him include opening up to foreign investment, reforming capital markets, deregulating domestic business, and reforming the trade regime.
India.com News Desk | Mar 20, 2024, 10:37 PM IST
Chandra Shekhar's tenure of seven months was the second shortest after that of Charan Singh.
India.com News Desk | Mar 20, 2024, 10:28 PM IST
He is India's only prime minister to have been former royalty.
India.com News Desk | Mar 20, 2024, 9:37 PM IST
He took office after the assassination of his mother at the age of 40 years, to become the youngest Indian prime minister.
India.com News Desk | Mar 20, 2024, 9:31 PM IST
He is best remembered for championing the cause of the poor and the farmers.
India.com News Desk | Mar 20, 2024, 9:19 PM IST
He is the oldest person to hold the office of prime minister, at the age of 81.
India.com News Desk | Mar 20, 2024, 8:55 PM IST
Senior USA politician Henry Kissinger described her as an Iron Lady.
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