The leader of the first non-Congress government of India was-

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RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On: 24 Dec, 2018 Shift 1)

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The correct answer is Morarji Desai

Key Points

Morarji Desai was the leader of the first non-Congress government of India.
He served as the Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979.
Morarji Desai was a member of the Janata Party, which was an amalgamation of various opposition parties that came together to form the government after the Emergency period.
His government marked the first time that the Indian National Congress was not in power at the national level since India's independence in 1947.
Desai’s tenure is noted for its focus on administrative reforms and efforts to reduce corruption.

Additional Information

The Janata Party coalition was formed in response to the authoritarian rule of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the Emergency (1975-1977).
Morarji Desai was the first Prime Minister to resign voluntarily.
His government was characterized by its efforts to undo the centralization of power that occurred during the Emergency.
Desai was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1991.