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Murli Deora
Indian politician, Mayor of Mumbai (1937–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Murli Deora (10 January 1937 – 24 November 2014) was an Indian politician, businessman, and social worker. He was the Mayor of Mumbai, a Member of Parliament in both the Upper and Lower Houses, and a Minister of Cabinet rank. He was a member of the Indian National Congress.
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Murli Deora | |
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![]() Deora in 2008 | |
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas | |
In office 29 January 2006 – 19 January 2011 | |
Preceded by | Mani Shankar Aiyar |
Succeeded by | Jaipal Reddy |
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
In office 2002–2014 | |
Constituency | Maharashtra |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 January 1937 Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
Died | 24 November 2014 (aged 77) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Children | Milind Deora |
Residence | Mumbai |
Alma mater | Bombay University |
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