Thematic List of

Firsts in India

First Secretary-General of South-South Commission

Has got the doctorate in Economics from Oxford University.
Is an economist by training and has formerly served in the International Monetary Fund.
Is a low-key politician, enjoying an image as ‘squeaky clean’.
Has worked as a finance minister under Prime Minister Narasimha Rao from 1991 to 1996.
Was awarded the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award in 2002.
Has worked as the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha from 1998 to 2004.
Has also worked as the governor of Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985.
Received Padma Vibhushan in 1987.
Working as a Prime Minister since May, 2004 of the Congress-led Alliance Parties.

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