A prime minister is expected to work with other central ministers to ensure the passage of bills by the parliament. === History === ==== 1947–1984 ==== Since 1947, there have been 14 different prime ministers.
The first few decades after 1947 saw the Indian National Congress' (INC) almost complete domination over the political map of India.
India's first prime minister—Jawaharlal Nehru—took oath on 15 August 1947.
Donations to the fund are 100% tax-deductible under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. === Prime Minister's National Relief Fund === The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) was set up by the first prime minister of India—Jawaharlal Nehru—in 1948, to assist displaced people from Pakistan.
In addition, a prime minister can also resign from office; Morarji Desai was the first prime minister to resign while in office. Upon ceasing to possess the requisite qualifications to be a member of Parliament subject to the Representation of the People Act, 1951. ==Role and power of the prime minister== === Executive powers === The prime minister leads the functioning and exercise of authority of the government of India.
They also work upon to decide a core group of ministers (known as the cabinet), as in charge of the important functions and ministries of the government of India. The prime minister is responsible for aiding and advising the president in distribution of work of the government to various ministries and offices and in terms of the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961.
Donations to the fund are 100% tax-deductible under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. === Prime Minister's National Relief Fund === The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) was set up by the first prime minister of India—Jawaharlal Nehru—in 1948, to assist displaced people from Pakistan.
Donations to the PMNRF are 100% tax-deductible under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. == Deputy Prime Minister == The post of Deputy Prime Minister of India is not technically a constitutional post, nor is there any mention of it in an Act of the parliament.
Prime ministers are also commemorated on postage stamps of several countries. == Living former prime ministers == As of , there are two living former prime ministers of India: == Prime ministerial funds == The prime minister presides over various funds. === National Defence Fund === The National Defence Fund (NDF) was set up the Indian government in 1962, in the aftermath of 1962 Sino-Indian War.
His tenure ended in May 1964, on his death.
Shastri's tenure saw the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
In addition, events such as the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971; the establishment of a sovereign Bangladesh; accession of Sikkim to India, through a referendum in 1975; and India's first nuclear test in Pokhran occurred during Indira's first term.
In addition, events such as the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971; the establishment of a sovereign Bangladesh; accession of Sikkim to India, through a referendum in 1975; and India's first nuclear test in Pokhran occurred during Indira's first term.
In 1975, President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed—on Indira's advice—imposed a state of emergency, therefore, bestowing the government with the power to rule by decree, the period is known for human right violations. After widespread protests, the emergency was lifted in 1977, and a general election was to be held.
In 1975, President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed—on Indira's advice—imposed a state of emergency, therefore, bestowing the government with the power to rule by decree, the period is known for human right violations. After widespread protests, the emergency was lifted in 1977, and a general election was to be held.
All of the political parties of the opposition—after the conclusion of the emergency—fought together against the Congress, under the umbrella of the Janata Party, in the general election of 1977, and were successful in defeating the Congress.
Ultimately, after two and a half years as PM; on 28 July 1979, Morarji tendered his resignation to the president; and his government fell.
However, Congress pulled its support shortly after, and Singh had to resign; he had a tenure of 5 months, the shortest in the history of the office. In 1980, after a three-year absence, the Congress returned to power with an absolute majority.
Subsequently, on 31 October 1984, Gandhi was shot dead by Satwant Singh and Beant Singh—two of her bodyguards—in the garden of her residence at 1, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi. ==== 1984–1999 ==== After Indira, Rajiv—her eldest son and 40 years old at the time—was sworn in on the evening of 31 October 1984, becoming the youngest person ever to hold the office of prime minister.
Singh resigned as prime minister on 17 May 2014, after Congress' defeat in the 2014 general election. In the general election of 2014, the BJP-led NDA got an absolute majority, winning 336 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats; the BJP itself became the first party since 1984 to get a majority in the Lok Sabha.
But Shekhar's premiership did not last long, Congress proceeded to withdraw its support; Shekhar's government fell as a result, and new elections were announced. In the general election of 1991, Congress—under the leadership of P.
Rao, however, did complete five continuous years in office, becoming the first prime minister outside of the Nehru—Gandhi family to do so. After the end of Rao's tenure in May 1996, the nation saw four prime ministers in a span of three years, , two tenures of Atal Bihari Vajpayee; one tenure of H.
Deve Gowda from 1 June 1996 to 21 April 1997; and one tenure of I.
Deve Gowda from 1 June 1996 to 21 April 1997; and one tenure of I.
Gujral from 21 April 1997 to 19 March 1998.
Gujral from 21 April 1997 to 19 March 1998.
The government of Prime Minister Vajpayee—elected in 1998—took some concrete steps.
In May 1998—after a month in power—the government announced the conduct of five underground nuclear explosions in Pokhran.
In February 1999, the India and Pakistan signed the Lahore Declaration, in which the two countries announced their intention to annul mutual enmity, increase trade and use their nuclear capabilities for peaceful purposes.
In May 1999, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam withdrew from the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition; Vajpayee's government, hence, became a caretaker one after losing a motion-of-no-confidence 269–270, this coincided with the Kargil War with Pakistan.
In the subsequent October 1999 general election, the BJP-led NDA and its affiliated parties secured a comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha, winning 299 of 543 seats in the lower house. ==== 2000–present ==== Vajpayee continued the process of economic liberalisation during his reign, resulting in economic growth.
In the subsequent October 1999 general election, the BJP-led NDA and its affiliated parties secured a comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha, winning 299 of 543 seats in the lower house. ==== 2000–present ==== Vajpayee continued the process of economic liberalisation during his reign, resulting in economic growth.
But during his reign, the 2002 Gujarat communal riots in the state of Gujarat took place; resulting in about 2,000 deaths.
Apart from this, the government succeeded in getting the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, and the Right to Information Act, 2005 passed in the parliament.
At the same time, the November 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks also happened during Singh's first term in office.
In the general election of 2009, the mandate of UPA increased.
The original remuneration for the prime minister and other ministers were specified in the Part B of the second schedule of the constitution, which was later removed by an amendment. In 2010, the prime minister's office reported that he/she does not receive a formal salary, but was only entitled to monthly allowances.
Singh resigned as prime minister on 17 May 2014, after Congress' defeat in the 2014 general election. In the general election of 2014, the BJP-led NDA got an absolute majority, winning 336 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats; the BJP itself became the first party since 1984 to get a majority in the Lok Sabha.
Narendra Modi—the Chief Minister of Gujarat—was elected prime minister, becoming the first prime minister to have been born in an independent India. Narendra Modi was re-elected as prime minister in 2019 with a bigger mandate than that of 2014.
In 2015, a former MP receives a minimum pension of per month, plus—if he/she served as an MP for more than five years— for every year served. Some prime ministers have had significant careers after their tenure, including H.
Narendra Modi—the Chief Minister of Gujarat—was elected prime minister, becoming the first prime minister to have been born in an independent India. Narendra Modi was re-elected as prime minister in 2019 with a bigger mandate than that of 2014.
The prime minister's family is also assigned protection by the Special Protection Group, though it was removed after Special Protection Group Act in 2019.
Deve Gowda, who remained a Member of the Lok Sabha until 2019, and Manmohan Singh continues to be a Member of the Rajya Sabha. === Party wise === === Death === Prime ministers are accorded a state funeral.
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