List of prime ministers of India

List of prime ministers of India

The Prime Minister of India is the chief executive of the Government of India. Since 1947 India has had 14 prime ministers, 15 including Gulzarilal Nanda who twice acted in the role. Members of Nehru–Gandhi family have been prime minister for a total of 37 years and 303 days.

About List of prime ministers of India in brief

Summary List of prime ministers of IndiaThe Prime Minister of India is the chief executive of the Government of India. Appointed and sworn-in by the President, the prime minister is usually the leader of the party or alliance that has a majority in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament. Since 1947 India has had 14 prime ministers, 15 including Gulzarilal Nanda who twice acted in the role, of which 6 having at least one full term, ruling country for about 60 years.

Members of Nehru–Gandhi family have been prime minister for a total of 37 years and 303 days. As of 8 January 2021, there are two living former Prime ministers of India: H. D. Deve Gowda May 18, 1933 and Manmohan Singh September 26, 1932.