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Born July 1, 1927 • India
Died July 8, 2007 (aged 80) • Delhi • India
Title / Office prime minister (1990-1991), India • Rajya Sabha (1962-1967), India
Political Affiliation Janata Dal • Janata Dal (S) • Janata Party
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