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Before becoming Prime Minister, had Chandra Shekhar held any other government office?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Multiple terms

  • Non-political roles

Answer

No, Chandra Shekhar did not hold any other government office prior to becoming Prime Minister. He was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress party and served as its president from 1977 to 1978. However, he later left the party due to differences with the leadership and formed his own party, the Janata Dal.
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