• Was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1980 to 1982.
• Resigned as Congress Cabinet Minister under Rajiv Gandhi's government.
• Floated an opposition party 'Jan Morcha' to protest a defence contract.
• When 'Janta Dal' was formed in 1988 his party 'Jan Morcha' merged with it.
• In 1989 'Janta Dal' faugh elections along with BJP and Communist Parties.
• Became Prime Minister in 1989 after the victory of Janta Dal.
• His tenure was marred by student agitations that came up because of his 'Reservation Policy' in government jobs based on caste system.
• Was alienated after his government decided to implement the ideas of Mandal Commission, which favored affirmative action for the lower caste.
• Was ousted when BJP withdrew support to the 'National Front' government after its leader L.K. Advani was arrested during his 'Rath Yatra' supporting construction of 'Ram Mandir' in Ayodhya.

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