P V Narasimha Rao 9th Prime Minister of India
from 1991 to 1996
.
His term as prime minister was marked by significant economic reforms, including the liberalization of the Indian economy.
He was posthumously awarded the
Bharat Ratna
, India’s highest civilian honor, in
2024
.
He played role of the
License Raj
and promoting market-oriented policies.
P. V. Narasimha Rao was associated with the Indian National Congress
Sonia Gandhi, did not allow the mortal remains of Mr. Rao to enter the All India Congress committee (AICC) compound
His body remained parked in a carriage outside the gate
Despite being hailed as the “father of economic reforms in India,” Rao did not receive a state funeral.