Silent statesman who changed India
PV Narasimha Rao (June 28, 1921-Dec 23, 2004)
Chandigarh, Updated At : 06:37 AM Jun 28, 2025 IST
PV Narasimha Rao
P amulaparti Venkata Narasimha Rao, born on June 28, 1921, at a small village in Telangana (then part of Hyderabad state), emerged as one of India’s most consequential yet understated Prime Ministers. A scholar, polyglot and shrewd political thinker, Rao's legacy rests on his pivotal role in steering India from a controlled economy to a liberalised, market-driven one during his tenure as Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996.
