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After becoming deputy prime minister, the first person to become prime minister is

ACharan Singh

BJagjivan Ram

CY B Chavan

DMorarji Desai

Answer:

D. Morarji Desai

Read Explanation:

  • First Deputy PRIME Minister to die while in office: Sardar Patel 
  • First Deputy Prime Minister to resign: Morarji Desai 
  • Cabinet that had two deputy prime ministers at the same time: Morarji Desai cabinet 

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