Raj Narain
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Raj Narain (23 November 1917 ā 31 December 1986) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. He won in a famous electoral malpractice case against the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, which led to her disqualification and imposition of Emergency in India in 1975.[3] He defeated Indira Gandhi during the 1977 Lok Sabha elections.
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Raj Narain | |
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Health Minister of India | |
In office 24 March 1977 ā 25 January 1979 | |
Prime Minister | Morarji Desai |
Preceded by | Karan Singh |
Succeeded by | Rabi Ray |
Personal details | |
Born | Raj Narain Singh 23 November 1917[1] Motikot, Benares State, British India[1] (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India) |
Died | 31 December 1986 (aged 69)[2] New Delhi, India[2] |
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Relatives | Narayan dynasty |
Alma mater | Banaras Hindu University |
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