Morarji Desai, a towering figure in India’s political history, was an Indian independence activist and seasoned politician born into a Brahmin family in Gujarat. Known for his simplicity, discipline, and unwavering commitment to public service, Desai went on to become the fourth Prime Minister of India, serving from 1977 to 1979. He holds a unique place in Indian democracy as the first leader to head a non-Congress government.