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Who was the deputy prime minister of India 1977 1979?
| Morarji Desai | |
|---|---|
| In office 24 March 1977 – 28 July 1979 | |
| President | Basappa Danappa Jatti (Acting) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy |
| Deputy | Charan Singh Jagjivan Ram |
| Preceded by | Indira Gandhi |
What is deputy chief minister?
The Deputy Chief Minister is a member of the state government. While not a constitutional office, it seldom carries any specific powers. A deputy chief minister usually also holds a cabinet portfolio such as home minister or finance minister. No other party has more than one deputy chief minister in office.
Who became prime minister in 1963?
List of prime ministers
| Name | Time in office | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Macmillan | 1957 – 1963 | Conservative |
| Anthony Eden | 1955 – 1957 | Conservative |
| Winston Churchill | 1951 – 1955 | Conservative |
| Clement Attlee | 1945 – 1951 | Labour |
What is acting prime minister in India?
An acting prime minister is a cabinet member (often in Westminster system countries) who is serving in the role of prime minister, whilst the individual who normally holds the position is unable to do so.
Who was the first interim Prime Minister of India?
Charan Singh was the only Prime Minister, under whose regime Parliament never met. Guljari Lal Nanda was the only interim Prime Minister for 2 times. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India from 1947 – 50. Morarji Desai was the first Deputy Prime Minister after the commencement of the Constitution.
Is the Deputy Prime Minister mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
The office the Deputy Minister is not mentioned in the Constitution. Note: Except Prime Minister, no other Minister is a minister is mentioned in the Constitution. So far 6 persons served as the Deputy Prime Ministers of India. The word “Cabinet” is not originally mentioned in the Constitution.
Who was the youngest Prime Minister of India?
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. Rajiv immediately called for a general election.
Where does the Prime Minister of India live?
The 7, Lok Kalyan Marg—previously called the 7, Race Course Road—in New Delhi, serves as the official place of residence for the prime minister of India.