Leading by example - Morarji Desai

29 Feb 2020

Leading by example – Morarji Desai

Leading by example – Morarji DesaiWe read about different leaders every weekend such as Isaac Newton, Sarojini Naidu, and more.

This Saturday, let's read about another great leader - Morarji Desai, the 4th Prime Minister (PM) of India.

As today is his birth anniversary, he was born on a leap day. So, you can also call him a 'leaper' or 'leapling'.

What was his life like?

Morarji Ranchhodji Desai was born on 29 February 1896, in Maharashtra.
 	He was a bright and hardworking man who initially joined the British colonial government.
 	But then, later, Mr Desai realised that he wanted to fight for India's freedom. He became a freedom fighter and also worked as Bombay's Home Minister.
 	Then, in 1977, Morarji Desai became India's 4th PM. He also served as Finance Minister before that.

What is Morarji Desai renowned for?

He was a follower of Gandhian principles, a social worker and a great reformer.
 	He is greatly admired for his peace activism and played an important role in improving India's relations with China and Pakistan.

Morarji Desai was awarded India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna for his services to India.

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