List of all Prime Ministers of India

 Here is the list of All Prime Ministers of India since the country's independence in 1947:


1. Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964): 

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and served for 17 years. He was instrumental in shaping India's foreign policy, industrial policy, and economic policy.


2. Lal Bahadur Shastri (1964-1966):

Lal Bahadur Shastri succeeded Nehru as the Prime Minister and was known for his leadership during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. He coined the famous slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer).


3. Indira Gandhi (1966-1977, 1980-1984):

Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of India and served two terms. She was known for her policies of nationalization, bank reform, and abolition of privy purses. She was assassinated in 1984.


4. Morarji Desai (1977-1979): 

Morarji Desai was the first non-Congress Prime 0Minister of India and was known for his policies of austerity and anti-corruption.


5. Charan Singh (1979-1980): 

Charan Singh was a short-term Prime Minister who served for just six months.


6. Rajiv Gandhi (1984-1989): 

 Rajiv Gandhi succeeded his mother Indira Gandhi as the Prime Minister and was known for his policies of modernization and technological development. He was assassinated in 1991.


7. V.P. Singh (1989-1990): 

V.P Singh was the Prime Minister who implemented the recommendations of the Mandal Commission for reservations in government jobs and education.


8. Chandra Shekhar (1990-1991):

 Chandra Shekhar was a short-term Prime Minister who served for just seven months.


9. P.V. Narasimha Rao (1991-1996): 

P.V. Narasimha Rao was the first Prime Minister from southern India and is credited with initiating economic reforms that liberalized the Indian economy.


10. Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1996, 1998-2004):

 Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the first Prime Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served three terms. He was known for his policies of economic development, infrastructure development, and nuclear testing.


11. Manmohan Singh (2004-2014): 

Manmohan Singh was the first Sikh Prime Minister of India and is credited with initiating economic reforms and infrastructure development. He served two terms.


12. Narendra Modi (2014-present): 

Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India and is known for his policies of economic development, digitalization, and promoting India's image as a global power.


Conclusion:

In conclusion, the Prime Ministers of India have played a crucial role in shaping the country's political, economic, and social landscape. From Nehru to Modi, each Prime Minister has brought their own style of leadership and vision for the country.

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