Morarji Desai Quotes


If we do not want to be pained by anybody we must not pain anybody; and how can man consider himself humane if he wants to live at the cost of others.


Citations

Desai, Morarji. "Inaugural Address." 15th World Vegetarian Congress, 9 Nov. 1957, Bombay. 15th World Vegetarian Congress Souvenir, Reception Committee, 1957.

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Morarji Desai
Morarji Desai
  • Born: February 29, 1896
  • Died: April 10, 1995
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Activist

Morarji Ranchhodji Desai was an Indian independence activist and served between 1977 and 1979 as the 4th Prime Minister of India and led the government formed by the Janata Party. During his long career in politics, he held many important posts in government such as Chief Minister of Bombay State, Home Minister, Finance Minister and 2nd Deputy Prime Minister of India.