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Raj Narain

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About Raj Narain

Raj Narain (1917 – December 31, 1986) was an Indian politician who as a candidate of Janata Party in 1977 defeated Indira Gandhi- then Prime Minister of India in Lok Sabha election from Rai Bareli constituency.[1] He was the Minister of Health during Morarji Desai\s ministry and a commemorative stamp was released on him by the former Vice President of India, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.[2] Raj Narain was the only leader who defeated Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India in 1977 Lok Sabha elections from Raebarelly[citation needed]. (Although he suffered a defeat from her in 1971 elections.) Raj Narain accused Indira Gandhi of corrupt electoral practices and filed election petition against her. The Allahabad High Court on 12 June 1975 upheld the accusations and set aside election of Indira Gandhi and also disqualified her to contest Lok Sabha election for next 6 years. Raj

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