List of all Prime Ministers of India (1947-2022)

The Prime Minister of India is the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha (lower house). The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru. From 1947 to 2022, India has seen 15 prime ministers. Let us have a look at the list of all Prime Ministers of India through this article.

List of all Prime Ministers of India (1947-2022): The Prime Minister of India is the leader of the democratically elected government in the country. No special procedure has been given in the Constitution of India for the election and appointment of the Prime Minister. Article 75 only says that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President of India.

The Prime Minister is administered the oath of office and secrecy by the President of India before taking office. The Prime Minister also selects a cabinet with him and on his recommendation, the President administers the oath of office to other Union Ministers. However, which minister will be given which ministry, it is decided by the Prime Minister.

The first Prime Minister of India, Shri Jawahar Lal Nehru was in this post for the longest time. The Prime Minister who served the shortest term in office is Shri Gulzari Lal Nanda. Nanda ji was also the first acting Prime Minister of India and remained in office for 13 days.

Let us know who have been the Prime Minister in India till now and for how many days they have ruled?

List of all Prime Ministers of India 1947-2022