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Also Known As Vishwanath Pratap Singh
Born June 25, 1931 • Prayagraj • India
Died November 27, 2008 (aged 77) • New Delhi • India
Title / Office prime minister (1989-1990), India
Political Affiliation Indian National Congress • Janata Dal

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