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Prime Minister of India

Imagine being the captain of a giant team! The Prime Minister leads India, making big decisions for millions!

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Prime Minister of India lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery

Prime Minister of India lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery

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Prime Minister of India lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery
Prime Minister of India lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery
5 Rupees coin of India commemorating the birth centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India
Prime Minister of India lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery
Prime Minister of India lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery
Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India
Arrival of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
Prime Minister of India lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery
António Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal, and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India (2017-01-07)
Manvinder Singh Banga, Partner, Clayton Dubilier & Rice; Member, Prime Minister of India’s Council on Trade and Industry; Chairman, Hindustan Unilever (2000-05)
File:Queen Paola with the President and the Prime Minister of India, and the King Albert II (cropped).jpg

Key Facts

Known For
Being the head of government in India.
Appointed By
The President of India.
Must Be Member Of
Either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha (houses of Parliament).
Fun Fact
The first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, served for over 16 years!

Who's the Boss of India?

The Prime Minister of India is like the captain of a super-big team! They are the head of the government, which means they help run the whole country. It's a very important job!

The President is like the team's mascot, but the Prime Minister is the one calling the plays and making sure everything runs smoothly. They have to be a member of the Parliament, which is like the country's big meeting room where important ideas are discussed.

Picking the Best Leader!

How does someone become Prime Minister? It's not like picking a class president! The President of India chooses the Prime Minister, but there's a catch!

The Prime Minister must have the support of most of the people in the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha is like a big group of representatives chosen by people all over India. If the Prime Minister doesn't have enough friends in the Lok Sabha, they have to step down.

It's like needing a majority of votes to win a game!

Super Long-Serving Leaders!

Did you know the very first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, was in charge for a super long time? He was Prime Minister for over 16 years! That's longer than you've been in school!

Other Prime Ministers like Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv Gandhi also led the country. Now, Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister, and he's been leading for quite a while too, winning many elections. It shows that people really trust them to do a good job!

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

The Prime Minister doesn't do everything alone. They pick a special team called the Council of Ministers to help them. Each minister is in charge of a different part of the country, like a minister for schools or a minister for roads.

The Prime Minister decides who is on the team and what their job is. They all work together to make India a great place for everyone. It's like a big, organized family working towards the same goals!

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