List of Prime Ministers of India

The pattern of Prime Ministers elected for Republic of India shows its well natured
tradition of unity in diversity, India has elected Prime Ministers from various linguistic
backgrounds, various cultures, religious or political faiths and there is no difference on
the basis of gender as well.
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Entered
office
Left
office
Birth Death
Political
party/alliance
Election
year
1
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- Interim = It is debatable whether Mr. +ul,ari /al !anda was a Prime Minister or
an #cting Prime Minister. The constitution does not have a position of acting
Prime Minister. Mr. !anda was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India. In
contrast, the constitution provides for an acting President who discharges the
duties of a President. :ence, constitutional e>perts and historians now count Mr.
!anda as the second Prime Minister of India.
c
=indicates a full term

1
#ssassinated or 5ied in 2ffice

'
Returned to 2ffice

.
Resigned

%
5ismissed by President following a no=confidence motion
Mr.+ul,ari /al !anda served as an #cting Prime Minister.