list of Prime Ministers of India along with brief biographies:

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964):

    • Nehru was a key figure in India's struggle for independence from British rule. He served as the country's first Prime Minister from 1947 until his death in 1964. Nehru was a staunch advocate for secularism, democracy, and socialism. He played a pivotal role in shaping India's foreign policy and was instrumental in founding the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War era.

  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri (1964-1966):

    • Shastri succeeded Nehru as Prime Minister and served from 1964 until his untimely death in 1966. He was known for his simplicity, integrity, and leadership during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. Shastri coined the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" ("Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer"), emphasizing the importance of both the military and agricultural sectors in India.

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

    • Indira Gandhi, daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, served as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. She was known for her strong leadership and centralization of power during the Emergency period (1975-1977). Gandhi implemented key policies such as bank nationalization and the Green Revolution. She was assassinated by her own bodyguards in 1984.

  4. Morarji Desai (1977-1979):

    • Morarji Desai was the first Prime Minister not affiliated with the Indian National Congress party, serving from 1977 to 1979 as the leader of the Janata Party. He was a staunch Gandhian and advocate for social and economic reforms. Desai is remembered for his efforts to promote prohibition and his tenure saw significant economic challenges.

  5. Charan Singh (1979-1980):

    • Charan Singh served briefly as Prime Minister from July 1979 to January 1980. He was a prominent leader in Indian politics, known for his advocacy for farmers and agricultural reforms. Singh's tenure was marked by political instability and coalition struggles.

  6. Rajiv Gandhi (1984-1989):

    • Rajiv Gandhi, son of Indira Gandhi, became Prime Minister after her assassination in 1984. He served until 1989, overseeing significant economic and technological advancements, including the introduction of computers and telecommunications reforms. However, his tenure was also marred by controversies, including the Bofors scandal.

  7. Vishwanath Pratap Singh (1989-1990):

    • V.P. Singh served as Prime Minister from 1989 to 1990. He is best known for implementing the Mandal Commission report, which aimed to provide reservations in government jobs and educational institutions for historically marginalized communities. His government fell due to political instability.

  8. Chandra Shekhar (1990-1991):

    • Chandra Shekhar served as Prime Minister for a brief period from 1990 to 1991. He was known for his efforts to stabilize the government during a period of political turmoil. Shekhar's tenure was marked by economic challenges and coalition politics.

  9. P.V. Narasimha Rao (1991-1996):

    • P.V. Narasimha Rao, often referred to as the "Father of Indian Economic Reforms," served as Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996. His tenure saw significant liberalization and globalization of the Indian economy, which transformed India's economic landscape. Rao's government initiated reforms in various sectors, including industry, finance, and trade.

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

    • Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as Prime Minister three times: briefly in 1996 and then from 1998 to 2004. He was a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a key figure in Indian politics. Vajpayee's tenure saw several major developments, including the nuclear tests in 1998 and efforts to improve relations with Pakistan through the Lahore Declaration in 1999.

  11. Manmohan Singh (2004-2014):

    • Manmohan Singh served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. He was an economist and technocrat who played a crucial role in implementing economic reforms in the early 1990s as Finance Minister under P.V. Narasimha Rao. Singh's tenure as Prime Minister saw steady economic growth, but his government faced criticism on various fronts, including corruption scandals.

  12. Narendra Modi (2014-present):

    • Narendra Modi, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been serving as Prime Minister since May 2014. He previously served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. Modi's tenure has been marked by several significant initiatives, including the "Make in India" campaign, demonetization, Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation, and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. He was re-elected for a second term in 2019.