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Narasimha Rao

P. V. Narasimha Rao was an Indian politician who served as the country’s Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996. He is known for initiating significant economic reforms that transitioned India from a closed, protectionist economy to a more open, market-oriented one, boosting growth and global integration. Rao's leadership also emphasized political stability and modernization. His tenure was marked by both achievements in economic policy and challenges in political landscape, making him a key figure in India's post-independence history.