India's Shortest Tenure: Gulzari Lal Nanda's Record-Breaking 26-Day Prime Ministership

After the independence of India, many great leaders took the power of the country at different times. The names of many leaders are still remembered on the basis of historical works. But, do you know which leader had the shortest tenure as the Prime Minister of India? If you do not know, today we are going to tell you about it. This question is often asked in competitive examinations. Although many people are told the wrong answer due to confusion. But today we will give you the answer to this question related to common sense. India has had the shortest two Prime Ministers. Gulzari Lal Nanda held this record for a total of 26 days (13+13 days) as a caretaker Prime Minister twice. Whereas, Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as a full-time Prime Minister from 16 May 1898 to 1 June 1996. Gulzarilal Nanda was born on 4 July in Shahpur district of Punjab (now in Pakistan). He was a prominent economist in the Jawaharlal Nehru government. He was the Vice-President of the Indian National Planning Commission after Jawaharlal Nehru's sudden death.