Morarji Desai (1977 - 1979): The Prime Minister celebrated his birthday once in four years (February 29). Born on February 29, 1896 in Badeli, Balsar District, Gujarat. First Prime Minister born outside Uttar Pradesh. First Prime Minister to be buried outside Uttar Pradesh. India's first non-Congress Prime Minister.
The first person to become Prime Minister after serving as Chief Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.
The first person to become Prime Minister after becoming Deputy Prime Minister.