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How Devi Lal Reached the Brink of PM Post in 1989, Then Stepped Back

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Chaudhary Devi Lal emerged as a key political figure during India's 1989 government transition, securing the Deputy Prime Minister's post through strategic maneuvering within the Janata Dal party. His political strength was largely built on strong support from the farming community in Haryana. Although he came close to the country's top executive position, he ultimately did not claim the Prime Minister's role. Internal conflicts and factional rivalries within the coalition eventually contributed to the collapse of the VP Singh government.

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