Narendra Modi To Indira Gandhi: India’s 5 Longest-serving Prime Ministers

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Manuj Yadav

With the NDA securing 293 seats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set for a historic third term, becoming one of the few prime ministers to lead the nation for over 10 years.

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From Narendra Modi to Indira Gandhi, here’s a look at 5 longest-serving Indian prime ministers.

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Jawaharlal Nehru (Congress) Tenure: 1947-1964 Duration: 16 years, 286 days

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Indira Gandhi (Congress) Tenure: 1966-177, 1980-1984 Duration: 15 years, 350 days

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Narendra Modi (BJP) Tenure: 2014-Present Duration: 10 years, 10 days

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Manmohan Singh (Congress) Tenure: 2004-2014 Duration: 10 years, 4 days

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BJP) Tenure: 1996, 1998-2004 Duration: 6 Years, 80 days

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