India's Prime Ministers Through the Decades
From Nehru to Modi
Jawaharlal Nehru, the First Prime Minister
India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, served from 1947 to 1964. He was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
Shri Narendra Modi, the Current Prime Minister
Narendra Modi is the current and 14th Prime Minister of India. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2019. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a controversial figure in Indian politics.
The Role of the Prime Minister
The prime minister of India is the head of government and has executive power. The president of India has a largely ceremonial role, while the prime minister is responsible for running the country.
India's Prime Ministers Over Time
Since 1947, India has had 14 prime ministers. Some of the most notable include:
- Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964)
- Indira Gandhi (1966-1977, 1980-1984)
- Rajiv Gandhi (1984-1989)
- Narasimha Rao (1991-1996)
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1998-2004)
- Manmohan Singh (2004-2014)
- Narendra Modi (2014-present)
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