Chandra Shekhar
Chandra Shekhar served as the Prime Minister of India (1990 - 1991). Explore their legacy and lasting impact on Indian politics.
Profile
Former Prime Minister
Chandra Shekhar
Former Prime Minister of India (1990 - 1991)
Current Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India (since 2014, serving a third consecutive term since June 2024) — Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Background & Career
Chandra Shekhar was a prominent socialist leader within the Janata Dal before briefly leading a minority government with outside support from the Congress party.
His short tenure was largely occupied with managing a severe balance-of-payments crisis that set the stage for the reforms of the following government.
Personal & Education
Born 1927, Ibrahimpatti, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh · Died 2007
- Satish Chandra P.G. College — B.A.
- University of Allahabad — M.A. Political Science, 1951
Career Timeline
- 1962 – 1977
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
Indian National Congress
- 1977 – 1988
President, Janata Party
Janata Party
- 1990 – 1991
Prime Minister of India
Government of India (minority government)
