List of India’s Prime Ministers from (1947 to 2024)
| No. | Name | Party | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jawaharlal Nehru | Indian National Congress | 15-Aug-1947 | 27-May-1964 |
| 2 | Gulzarilal Nanda (Acting) | Indian National Congress | 27-May-1964 | 1-Jun-1964 |
| 3 | Lal Bahadur Shastri | Indian National Congress | 9-Jun-1964 | 11-Jan-1966 |
| 4 | Gulzarilal Nanda (Acting) | Indian National Congress | 11-Jan-1966 | 24-Jan-1966 |
| 5 | Indira Gandhi | Indian National Congress | 24-Jan-1966 | 24-Mar-1977 |
| 6 | Morarji Desai | Janata Party | 24-Mar-1977 | 28-Jan-1979 |
| 7 | Charan Singh | Janata Party | 28-Jan-1979 | 14-Jan-1980 |
| 8 | Indira Gandhi | Indian National Congress | 14-Jan-1980 | 31-Oct-1984 |
| 9 | Rajiv Gandhi | Indian National Congress | 31-Oct-1984 | 2-Dec-1989 |
| 10 | Vishwanath Pratap Singh | Indian National Congress | 2-Dec-1989 | 10-Nov-1990 |
| 11 | Chandra Shekhar | Samajwadi Janata Party | 10-Nov-1990 | 10-Jun-1991 |
| 12 | P. V. Narasimha Rao | Indian National Congress | 10-Jun-1991 | 19-May-1996 |
| 13 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee | Bharatiya Janata Party | 19-May-1996 | 1-Jun-1996 |
| 14 | H. D. Deve Gowda | Janata Dal | 1-Jun-1996 | 21-Apr-1997 |
| 15 | Inder Kumar Gujral | Janata Dal | 21-Apr-1997 | 19-Mar-1998 |
| 16 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee | Bharatiya Janata Party | 19-Mar-1998 | 22-May-2004 |
| 17 | Manmohan Singh | Indian National Congress | 22-May-2004 | 26-May-2014 |
| 18 | Narendra Modi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 26-May-2014 | Present (as of 2024) |
Jawaharlal Nehru
Key Contributions
First PM of independent India, industrialization, and founding institutions of higher learning. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
A modern, secular, socialist India with strong industrial and educational foundations.
Gulzarilal Nanda (Acting)
Key Contributions
Served as Acting PM twice during transitional periods after the deaths of Nehru and Shastri.
vision
Maintaining stability and smooth transitions during periods of national uncertainty.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Key Contributions
Led during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, coined “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan.” Died in office. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
Strengthening India’s agriculture and military, with a focus on self-reliance.
Indira Gandhi
Key Contributions
First female PM, bank nationalization, Green Revolution, and declared the Emergency (1975-77).
vision
A strong, centralized government with a focus on self-sufficiency and rapid modernization.
Morarji Desai
Key Contributions
First non-Congress PM, restored democracy post-Emergency. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
Re-establishing democratic values, decentralization, and economic prudence.
Charan Singh
Key Contributions
Advocated for farmers’ rights, had a brief tenure due to political instability. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
Empowering farmers and focusing on agricultural reform for rural India.
Rajiv Gandhi
Key Contributions
Modernized telecommunications, pushed for IT development. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
A technologically advanced and forward-looking India, with a focus on modernizing governance.
Vishwanath Pratap Singh
Key Contributions
Implemented Mandal Commission recommendations, promoting social justice. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
Social justice and equity through affirmative action for backward classes.
Chandra Shekhar
Key Contributions
Led during economic instability and worked on stabilizing the economy. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
National unity and economic stability during times of political fragmentation.
P. V. Narasimha Rao
Key Contributions
Initiated economic liberalization, moving India towards a market economy. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
Economic reform and globalization to make India a global economic power.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Key Contributions
Led nuclear tests, Kargil War, and infrastructure development like the Golden Quadrilateral. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
A strong, secure India with a focus on national pride, infrastructure, and peace with neighbors.
H. D. Deve Gowda
Key Contributions
Focused on rural and agricultural development, led a coalition government. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
Empowering rural India and improving agricultural productivity.
I. K. Gujral
Key Contributions
Developed the “Gujral Doctrine” emphasizing friendly foreign policy. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
Peaceful and cooperative relationships with neighboring countries, especially in South Asia.
Manmohan Singh
Key Contributions
Oversaw economic growth, championed nuclear agreements and globalization. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
Economic prosperity through liberalization and deeper integration into the global economy.
Narendra Modi (India’s Prime Ministers)
Key Contributions
Focused on “Make in India,” Digital India, and infrastructure reforms. Led during the COVID-19 pandemic. India’s Prime Ministers.
vision
A globally influential India, driven by economic reforms, digital transformation, and national security.
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