Prime Ministers of India

 Here is a list of the Prime Ministers of India from 1947 to the present:

Prime Ministers of India


  1. Jawaharlal Nehru (15 August 1947 – 27 May 1964): The first Prime Minister of independent India and a central figure in Indian politics both before and after independence.

  2. Gulzarilal Nanda (27 May 1964 – 9 June 1964): Served as Acting Prime Minister following Nehru's death.

  3. Lal Bahadur Shastri (9 June 1964 – 11 January 1966): Known for promoting the White Revolution—a national campaign to increase the production and supply of milk.

  4. Gulzarilal Nanda (11 January 1966 – 24 January 1966): Served again as Acting Prime Minister after Shastri's death.

  5. Indira Gandhi (24 January 1966 – 24 March 1977): India's first and, to date, only female Prime Minister.

  6. Morarji Desai (24 March 1977 – 28 July 1979): The first Prime Minister to lead a non-Congress government.

  7. Charan Singh (28 July 1979 – 14 January 1980): Known for his focus on agricultural policies.

  8. Indira Gandhi (14 January 1980 – 31 October 1984): Returned to power for her second term until her assassination.

  9. Rajiv Gandhi (31 October 1984 – 2 December 1989): The youngest Prime Minister of India, he initiated numerous technological and economic reforms.

  10. Vishwanath Pratap Singh (2 December 1989 – 10 November 1990): Known for his decision to implement the Mandal Commission report for reservations.

  11. Chandra Shekhar (10 November 1990 – 21 June 1991): Led a minority government supported by the Congress party.

  12. P. V. Narasimha Rao (21 June 1991 – 16 May 1996): His tenure is often credited with launching economic liberalization in India.

  13. Atal Bihari Vajpayee (16 May 1996 – 1 June 1996): His first term lasted only 13 days.

  14. H. D. Deve Gowda (1 June 1996 – 21 April 1997): Former Chief Minister of Karnataka before becoming Prime Minister.

  15. I. K. Gujral (21 April 1997 – 19 March 1998): Known for the 'Gujral Doctrine' in India's foreign policy.

  16. Atal Bihari Vajpayee (19 March 1998 – 22 May 2004): His second term saw significant developments, including nuclear tests and economic growth.

  17. Manmohan Singh (22 May 2004 – 26 May 2014): An economist, he is credited with continuing economic reforms and achieving high growth rates.

  18. Narendra Modi (26 May 2014 – Present): His tenure has focused on economic reforms, digital infrastructure, and a strong foreign policy stance.

For more detailed information on each Prime Minister, you can refer to the official website of the Prime Minister of India.

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