List of prime ministers of India

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1. What is the number of prime ministers?14
2. What is the first prime minister?Jawaharlal Nehru, served from 1947 to 1964
3. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first Prime Minister. He led the country from 1947 until his death in 1964 and helped build India's parliamentary democracy.
4. Which Prime Minister was the youngest?Rajiv Gandhi became the youngest Prime Minister after his mother, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated. He took office in the 1980s and led India during a time of change.

Chief Executive: The highest-ranking official in a government, responsible for day-to-day operations.
Union Council of Ministers: A body of ministers responsible for assisting the Prime Minister in governing India.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, composed of directly elected representatives.
Parliamentary Majority: When a political party or coalition has more than half of the seats in a legislature.