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Prime Minister of India — Holders, Powers & History | PoliticaHub
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Prime Minister of India
Office · Printed May 12, 2026 · politicahub.com/office/prime-minister-of-india
Head of government of India. Leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the Lok Sabha.
Key Facts
office type
Head of government
term length
5 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What powers does the Prime Minister of India have?
A: The Prime Minister of India is a Head of government office. The specific powers of this office are defined by India's constitutional and legal framework.
Q: Who has held the Prime Minister of India?
A: Tracked holders of the Prime Minister of India include Narendra Modi. In total, 1 person has held this office.
Q: How is the Prime Minister of India chosen?
A: The Prime Minister of India is filled through elections. Related elections include India 2024 General Election. The specific electoral process — whether direct popular vote, parliamentary selection, or electoral college — is determined by the country's constitutional framework.
Q: What is the term length for the Prime Minister of India?
A: The term length for the Prime Minister of India is 5 years. Term limits and term lengths shape political incentives — shorter terms increase electoral accountability while longer terms provide more stability for policy implementation.
Q: Which country does the Prime Minister of India belong to?
A: The Prime Minister of India is a political office in India.
Q: Which institution does the Prime Minister of India belong to?
A: The Prime Minister of India is part of Lok Sabha.
Appointed by head of state / elected by legislature
Office type
Head Of Government
Tracked elections
1
Role & powers
The Prime Minister of India leads the executive branch of government in India within the Lok Sabha. The holder is responsible for setting the policy agenda, chairing cabinet meetings, and coordinating government departments to implement legislation and national strategy.
Key powers typically include selecting cabinet ministers, directing government policy, managing coalition agreements, presenting the budget, and representing the government in parliament and at international summits.
What powers does the Prime Minister of India have?
The Prime Minister of India is a Head of government office. The specific powers of this office are defined by India's constitutional and legal framework.
Who has held the Prime Minister of India?
Tracked holders of the Prime Minister of India include Narendra Modi. In total, 1 person has held this office.
Head of government of India. Leader of the party or coalition with a majority in the Lok Sabha.
office
PM
The Prime Minister of India is filled through elections. Related elections include India 2024 General Election. The specific electoral process — whether direct popular vote, parliamentary selection, or electoral college — is determined by the country's constitutional framework.
What is the term length for the Prime Minister of India?
The term length for the Prime Minister of India is 5 years. Term limits and term lengths shape political incentives — shorter terms increase electoral accountability while longer terms provide more stability for policy implementation.
Which country does the Prime Minister of India belong to?
The Prime Minister of India is a political office in India.
At a Glance
Prime Minister of India is a Head of government political office in India. Holders serve a term of 5 years. It sits within the Lok Sabha.
As a head-of-government position in India, this office is where executive decisions are coordinated, cabinets are managed, and policy is pushed through the machinery of the state.
The Prime Minister of India leads the executive branch in India, carrying direct responsibility for government policy and day-to-day political decision-making.
Did you know?
Only one person is recorded as having ever held this office.
Prime Minister of India since 2014 and the BJP's dominant national campaign figure. Modi rose from the RSS and Gujarat state politics to become the central architect of India's contemporary Hindu nationalist governing project.
