List of Prime Ministers of India in Chronological Order from 1947 to 2025 PDF: Check with Tenure Period and Other Details
May 20 2025
The Prime Minister serves as the head of the government and the leader of the Council of Ministers. Since India gained independence in 1947, numerous distinguished individuals, driven by a commitment to serve the nation, have held the position of Prime Minister. Since then, eighteen people have held this office. The first Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, took office on August 15, 1947, and constituted his cabinet with 15 members. As the longest-serving Prime Minister of India in history, he represented the Indian National Congress Party (INC) and held power for about 16 Years and 286 Days. India has had 15 prime ministers since 1947. The Prime Minister of India has several significant responsibilities:
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They serve as the chief executive authority of the Indian government.
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They are responsible for establishing a government and making significant decisions.
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He or she will serve as India's representative globally.
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He/she needs to guarantee the implementation of policies aimed at the nation's development.
Article 78 of India's constitution states that "it is the duty of the prime minister to communicate to the president all cabinet decisions related to the country's administration."
Other important details on this page are the list of prime ministers of India from 1947 to 2025 chart, including details of the first male and female prime ministers with their constituencies, the prime minister's Eligibility Norms, Salary, and important facts. Candidates can download this PDF in both English and Hindi from the link below. For any queries, check the FAQ section given below.
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Prime Ministers of India From 1947 to 2025 Chart
The list of prime ministers after independence, along with their respective tenures, is tabulated below. Candidates can check the list of prime ministers of India with a year in order, the current prime minister of India 2025 with tenure, etc., by referring to the following table.
List of Prime Ministers of India From 1947 to 2025 |
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Prime Ministers of India |
Service Period |
| Jawaharlal Nehru |
15 August 1947 to 27 May 1964 (16 years, 286 days) |
| Gulzarilal Nanda |
27 May 1964 to 9 June (13 days) |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri |
9 June 1964 to 11 January 1966 (1 year, 216 days) |
| Gulzarilal Nanda |
11 January 1966, 24 January 1966 (13 days) |
| Indira Gandhi |
24 January 1966 to 24 March 1977 (11 years, 59 days) |
| Morarji Desai |
24 March 1977 to 28 July 1979 (2 years, 126 days) |
| Charan Singh |
28 July 1979 to 14 January 1980 (170 days) |
| Indira Gandhi |
14 January 1980 to 31 October 1984 (4 years, 291 days) |
| Rajiv Gandhi |
31 October 1984 to 2 December 1989 (5 years, 32 days) |
| V. P. Singh |
2 December 1989 to 10 November 1990 (343 days) |
| Chandra Shekhar |
10 November 1990 to 21 June 1991 (224 days) |
| P. V. Narasimha Rao |
21 June 1991 to 16 May 1996 (4 years, 330 days) |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
16 May 1996 to 1 June 1996 (16 days) |
| H. D. Deve Gowda |
1 June 1996 to 21 April 1997 (324 days) |
| Inder Kumar Gujral |
21 April 1997 to 19 March 1998 (332 days) |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
19 March 1998 to 22 May 2004 (6 years, 64 days) |
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Manmohan Singh |
22 May 2004 to 26 May 2014 (10 years, 4 days) |
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Narendra Modi |
26 May 2014 - Present |
List of Prime Ministers of India in Hindi PDF (1947-2025)
Here we have the list of prime ministers of India in Hindi, for the reference of the candidates. They can also download the list of prime ministers of India in PDF in Hindi for future reference.
1947 से 2025 तक भारत के प्रधानमंत्रियों की सूची |
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क्रमांक |
भारत के प्रधान मंत्री के नाम |
भारत के प्रधान मंत्री के कार्यालय की संबंधित अवधि |
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जवाहर लाल नेहरू |
15 अगस्त 1947 से 27 मई 1964 (16 साल, 286 दिन) |
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2 |
गुलजारीलाल नंदा |
27 मई 1964 से 9 जून 1964 (13 दिन) |
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3 |
लाल बहादुर शास्त्री |
9 जून 1964 से 11 जनवरी 1966 (1 वर्ष, 216 दिन) |
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4 |
गुलजारीलाल नंद |
11 जनवरी 1966 , 24 जनवरी 1966 (13 दिन) |
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5 |
इंदिरा गांधी |
24 जनवरी 1966 से 24 मार्च 1977तक (11 साल, 59 दिन) |
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6 |
मोरारजी देसाई |
24 मार्च 1977 से 28 जुलाई 1979 (2 साल, 126 दिन) |
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7 |
चरण सिंह |
28 जुलाई 1979 से 14 जनवरी 1980 (170 दिन) |
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8 |
इंदिरा गांधी |
14 जनवरी 1980 से 31 अक्टूबर 1984 (4 साल, 291 दिन) |
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9 |
राजीव गांधी |
31 अक्टूबर 1984 से 2 दिसंबर 1989 (5 साल, 32 दिन) |
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10 |
वी पी सिंह |
2 दिसंबर 1989 से 10 नवंबर 1990 (343 दिन) |
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चंद्र शेखर |
10 नवंबर 1990 से 21 जून 1991 तक (224 दिन) |
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12 |
पी वी नरसिम्हा राव |
21 जून 1991 से 16 मई 1996 तक (4 साल, 330 दिन) |
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13 |
अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी |
16 मई 1996 से 1 जून 1996 (16 दिन) |
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14 |
एच डी देव गौड़ा |
1 जून 1996 से 21 अप्रैल 1997 (324 दिन) |
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15 |
इंदर कुमार गुजराल |
21 अप्रैल 1997 से 19 मार्च 1998 (332 दिन) |
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16 |
अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी |
19 मार्च 1998 से 22 मई 2004 (6 साल, 64 दिन) |
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17 |
मनमोहन सिंह |
22 मई 2004 से 26 मई 2014 (10 साल, 4 दिन) |
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18 |
नरेंद्र मोदी |
26 मई 2014 - वर्तमान |
Prime Ministers of India With Photos
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List of Prime Ministers of India And Their Constituencies
The List of Prime Ministers of India from 1947 to the present and their constituencies are tabulated below with the party names.
List of Prime Ministers of India And Their Constituencies with Party Name |
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S.No |
PMs list of India |
List of Prime Ministers of India And Their Constituencies |
List of Prime Ministers of India With Party Name |
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Jawaharlal Nehru |
Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Indian National |
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2 |
Gulzarilal Nanda |
Sabarkantha, Gujarat |
Indian National |
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3 |
Lal Bahadur |
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
Indian National |
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5 |
Indira Gandhi |
Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh |
Indian National |
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6 |
Morarji Desai |
Surat, Gujarat |
Janata Party |
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7 |
Charan Singh |
Chhaprauli, Uttar Pradesh |
Janata Party (Secular) |
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9 |
Rajiv Gandhi |
Amethi, Uttar Pradesh |
Indian National |
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10 |
V. P. Singh |
Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Janata Dal |
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11 |
Chandra Shekhar |
Ballia, Uttar Pradesh |
Samajwadi Janata Party |
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12 |
P. V. Narasimha |
Hanamkonda, Telangana |
Indian National |
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13 |
Atal Bihari |
Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh |
Bhartiya Janata Party |
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14 |
H. D. Deve Gowda |
Holenarasipur, Karnataka |
Janata Dal |
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15 |
Inder Kumar Gujral |
Jalandhar, Punjab |
Janata Dal |
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17 |
Manmohan Singh |
Served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, representing the states of Assam and Rajasthan |
Indian National |
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18 |
Narendra Modi |
Varanasi, Gujarat |
Bhartiya Janata Party |
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List of Prime Ministers of India And Their Constituencies In Hindi
Here we have added the list of Prime Ministers of India from 1947 to 2025 with their constituencies in Hindi in the table below.
प्रधानमंत्रियों और उनके निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों की सूची |
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क्रमांक |
भारत के प्रधान मंत्री के नाम |
भारत के प्रधानमंत्रियों और उनके निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों की सूची |
पार्टी के नाम के साथ भारत के प्रधानमंत्रियों की सूची |
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जवाहर लाल नेहरू |
फूलपुर, उत्तर प्रदेश |
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस |
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गुलजारीलाल नंद |
साबरकांठा, गुजरात |
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस |
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लाल बहादुर शास्त्री |
इलाहाबाद, उत्तर प्रदेश |
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस |
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5 |
इंदिरा गांधी |
रायबरेली, उत्तर प्रदेश |
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस |
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6 |
मोरारजी देसाई |
सूरत, गुजरात |
जनता पार्टी |
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7 |
चरण सिंह |
छपरौली, उत्तर प्रदेश |
जनता पार्टी (धर्मनिरपेक्ष) |
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9 |
राजीव गांधी |
अमेठी, उत्तर प्रदेश |
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस |
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10 |
वीपी सिंह |
फूलपुर, उत्तर प्रदेश |
जनता दल |
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1 1 |
चंद्र शेखर |
बालिया, उत्तर प्रदेश |
समाजवादी जनता पार्टी |
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12 |
पीवी नरसिम्हा राव |
हनमकोंडा, तेलंगाना |
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस |
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13 |
अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी |
बलरामपुर, उत्तर प्रदेश |
भारतीय जनता पार्टी |
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14 |
एचडी देव गौड़ा |
होलेनारसीपुर, कर्नाटक |
जनता दल |
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15 |
इंदर कुमार गुजराल |
जालंधर, पंजाब |
जनता दल |
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17 |
मनमोहन सिंह |
राज्य सभा के सदस्य के रूप में सेवा की, असम और राजस्थान राज्य का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हुए |
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस |
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18 |
नरेंद्र मोदी |
वाराणसी, गुजरात |
भारतीय जनता पार्टी |
First Prime Minister of India
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian National Congress party member and a fighter for the country's independence. He was the MP for Phulpur. On August 15, 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru was appointed India's first prime minister. He was chosen by Lord Mountbatten, and with fifteen other ministers, he established the First Nehru Ministry. He held office from 15 August 1947 to 15 April 1952 during his first tenure.
First Woman Prime Minister of India
Indira Gandhi served as the first female prime minister in the list of prime ministers in India. Before being assassinated, she served as prime minister of India for a total of four terms, including three terms in a row (1980–1984) and one term from 1980–1984.
Prime Ministers of India Article in the Indian Constitution
The duties, responsibilities, appointments, and other details are explained in a few sections of our Indian Constitution. The Prime Minister of India article, along with the List of Prime Ministers from 1947 to 2025, is given below.
Prime Minister of India Article |
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| Article 74 | There will be a Council of Ministers, led by the Prime Minister, to assist and advise the President, who will follow their recommendations when performing his duties. |
| Article 75 |
Three things are mentioned. (i) The President appoints other ministers on the PM's advice and chooses the prime minister. |
| Article 78 |
The Prime Minister shall have the responsibility to (a) to relay to the President any decisions made by the Council of Ministers regarding the management of Union affairs and legislative proposals; (b) to provide any information regarding the management of Union affairs and legislative initiatives that the President may request; and (c) if the President so requests, to submit any item on which a Minister has made a decision but which has not been discussed by the Council of Ministers for consideration. |
Prime Minister of India Eligibility Norms
Here we have pointed out the Prime Minister of India Eligibility Norms along with the List of Prime Ministers of India from 1947 to 2025, for your reference.
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He/she must be a citizen of India.
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He/she must be a member of either the Rajya Sabha or the Lok Sabha
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He or she must be at least 25 years old to serve in the Lok Sabha and must be at least 30 years old to serve in the Rajya Sabha.
Salary for Indian Prime Ministers
The Prime Minister of India's salary is about Rs 2 lakh per month, along with other perks. The salary norms are explained under Article 78 in our Indian Constitution.
Important Facts of Indian Prime Ministers
Here we have given some important facts for the List of Prime Ministers of India UPSC for your reference. Here we have given the points that might be asked in the upcoming examinations.
List of Prime Ministers of India |
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Longest-serving Prime Minister of India |
Jawaharlal Nehru (1947 – 1964) |
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India’s second-longest-serving Prime Minister |
Indira Gandhi |
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India's First Women Prime Minister |
Indira Gandhi |
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India's Second Prime Minister and Two times |
Gulzari Lal Nanda |
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The first Indian Prime Minister who received |
Indira Gandhi |
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The first Prime Minister of India who was not a |
Morarji Desai |
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Indian Prime minister who received Pakistan's highest civilian honour was |
Morarji Desai |
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The oldest person to become Prime Minister |
Morarji Desai |
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India’s youngest Prime Minister |
Rajiv Gandhi |
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First South Indian Prime Minister |
P.V. Narasimha Rao |
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First Prime Minister of India who was a |
Indira Gandhi |
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The only Prime Minister who did not |
Charan Singh |
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First Sikh Prime Minister of India |
Manmohan Singh |
Details of Indian Prime Ministers
Here we have given the list of Indian prime ministers from 1947 to 2025. It may be explained in detail, which might be helpful for your preparation for the upcoming competitive exams. Here we have explained about each list of prime ministers of India from 1947 to 2025. So candidates shall go through this and enhance their knowledge in a good manner.
1. Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964)
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first prime minister of Independent India. He was also one of the principal leaders of India’s independence movement in the 1930s and ’40s. He was the longest-serving Prime Minister of India.
2. Gulzarilal Nanda (1898-1998)
Gulzarilal Nandha was the first Interim Prime Minister of India. He is also the recipient of India’s highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna (1997).
3. Lal Bahadur Shastri (1904–1966)
Lal Bahadur Shastri was an Indian politician and statesman who served as the 2nd Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966 and the 6th Home Minister of India from 1961 to 1963.
4. Indira Gandhi (1917–1984)
Indira Gandhi was elected as the third prime minister of India in 1966 and was also the first woman prime minister of India and, to date, the only female prime minister of India.
5. Morarji Desai (1896–1995)
Morarji Ranchhodji Desai was an Indian independence activist and politician who served as the 4th Prime Minister of India between 1977 to 1979 leading the government formed by the Janata Party.
6. Charan Singh (1902–1987)
Chaudhary Charan Singh served as the 5th Prime Minister of India between 28 July 1979 to 14 January 1980. He is referred to as the "champion of India's peasants".
7. Rajiv Gandhi (1944–1991)
Rajiv Gandhi was an Indian politician who served as the sixth prime minister of India from 1984 to 1989. He took office at the age of 40 after the 1984 assassination of his mother. Rajiv Gandhi is the youngest prime minister of India.
8. V. P. Singh (1931–2008)
Vishwanath Pratap Singh, shortened to V. P. Singh, was an Indian politician who was the 7th Prime Minister of India from 1989 to 1990 and the 41st Raja Bahadur of Manda.
9. Chandra Shekhar (1927-2007)
Chandra Shekhar Singh was an Indian politician who served as the 8th Prime Minister of India, between 10 November 1990 and 21 June 1991.
10. P. V. Narasimha Rao (1921-2004)
Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao was an Indian lawyer and politician who served as the 9th Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996. He is often referred to as the "Father of Indian Economic Reforms".
11. Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1924- 2018)
The 10th prime minister of India is Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Vajpayee was one of the co-founders and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
12. H. D. Deve Gowda (Born 1933)
Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda is an Indian politician from the state of Karnataka. He served as the 11th prime minister of India from 1 June 1996 to 21 April 1997.
13. Inder Kumar Gujral (1919 - 2012)
Inder Kumar Gujral was an Indian diplomat, politician, and freedom activist who served as the 12th prime minister of India from April 1997 to March 1998.
14. Manmohan Singh (1932 - 2024)
Manmohan Singh is an Indian politician, economist, and statesman who has been the 13th prime minister of India from 2004 to 2014. He is the third-longest-serving prime minister of India.
15. Narendra Modi (Born 1950)
Narendra Damodardas Modi is an Indian politician serving as the 14th prime minister of India and the current prime minister of India since 2014. Shri Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister on 30th May 2019, marking the start of his second term in office. The first ever Prime Minister to be born after Independence.
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FAQs
Q. Who was the first prime minister of India?
Jawahar Lal Nehru was the first prime minister of India and served between 15 August 1947 to 27 May 1964 (16 years, 286 days)
Q. Who is the first woman prime minister?
The first woman prime minister of India was Indira Gandhi.
Q. Who is the current present minister of India?
Q. How many prime ministers served in India?
14 prime ministers served in India.
Q. Who is the 13-day prime minister of India?
The 13-day prime minister of India is Gulzarilal Nanda.
Q. Who is the First Lady PM of India?
The First Lady PM of India is Indira Gandhi.
Q. Which no PM is Modi?
Narendra Modi is the 14th prime minister of India.
Q. Who was the PM before Modi?
Dr. Manmohan Singh was the prime minister of India before Narendra Modi.
Q. Who was the 12th prime minister of India?
The 12th prime minister of India is Inder Kumar Gujral.
Q. Who was the second prime minister of India?
Gulzarilal Nanda was the second prime minister of India and served between 27 May 1964 to 9 June (13 days).
Q. Who was the first education minister of India?
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first Education Minister of Independent India.
Q. Where can I get the details of the Indian Prime ministers list From 1947 to 2024?
Guidely has provided the complete details of the List of Prime Ministers in India From 1947 to 2025.
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