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PM Modi honored former PM PV Narasimha Rao on his 104th birth anniversary, acknowledging his pivotal role in India's economic reforms. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute, recognizing Rao's scholarly statesmanship. Rao led India during the crucial 1991 liberalization period, reshaping the nation's economic trajectory. His legacy spans key ministerial roles including Defence, HRD, and Home Affairs.

Key Points: PM Modi Honors PV Narasimha Rao on 104th Birth Anniversary

  • Modi praises Rao's economic reforms and intellectual legacy
  • Rajnath Singh hails Rao as a scholar-statesman
  • Rao served as PM during India's 1991 liberalization
  • Held key portfolios including Defence and HRD
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India is grateful to him for his effective leadership...: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to former PM PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary

PM Modi and Rajnath Singh pay tribute to former PM PV Narasimha Rao, praising his leadership during India's economic transformation.

"India is grateful to him for his effective leadership during a crucial phase of our development trajectory. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, June 28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, paid tribute to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his 104th birth anniversary.

Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Remembering Shri PV Narasimha Rao Garu on his birth anniversary. India is grateful to him for his effective leadership during a crucial phase of our development trajectory."

PM Modi appreciated Rao's wisdom and scholarly nature.

"His intellect, wisdom and scholarly nature are also widely admired," the X post read.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary.

In an X post, the Defence Minister wrote, "Remembering former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao Garu on his birth anniversary. He was a towering statesman and scholar par excellence."

Union Minister Rajnath Singh noted that PV Narasimha Rao's tenure as the Prime Minister witnessed 'far-reaching economic progress'.

"His tenure as Prime Minister of India made notable contribution in far-reaching economic progress and national development," the X post read.

Born on June 28, 1921, in Karimnagar, Telangana, and being an agriculturist and an advocate, Narasimha Rao joined politics and held some important portfolios. He was the Minister of Law and Information, 1962-64; Law and Endowments, 1964-67; Health and Medicine, 1967; and Education, 1968-71, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Rao took over the post of the Home Minister on July 19, 1984 and was re-appointed to this post, with the additional charge of the Ministry of Planning on November 5, 1984. He was appointed as the Minister of Defence from December 31, 1984, to September 25, 1985. On September 25, 1985, he took over as the Minister of Human Resource Development.

He was India's Prime Minister from June 21, 1991, to May 16, 1996.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's heartwarming to see political leaders across parties acknowledging Rao's contributions. His economic reforms laid the foundation for India's growth story. More such statesmanship needed in today's politics!
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Rohit P
While I appreciate PM Modi's tribute, I wish Rao had received this recognition earlier. He was often sidelined by his own party despite his monumental contributions. Better late than never though!
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Priya S
A scholar-politician who spoke 17 languages! We need more such educated leaders today. His economic reforms changed my father's small business completely - from license raj to real opportunities. #Respect
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Vikram M
Interesting to see current BJP leaders praising a Congress PM. Shows that good governance transcends party lines. But I wonder if this would have happened if Rao wasn't from South India...
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Kavya N
My grandfather still talks about how Rao handled the 1991 crisis with Manmohan Singh. They made tough decisions that hurt initially but saved India's future. True leadership is making unpopular but necessary choices!

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