List of Indian prime ministerial firsts

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This list outlines the accomplishments and distinctions of various Prime Ministers of India. It encompasses achievements attained both prior to and after their terms in office. To maintain clarity regarding diplomatic protocols, only nations that were independent, sovereign, or recognized by India during the respective Prime Minister's tenure are included in their international visits and engagements.

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Jawaharlal Nehru (1947–1964)

Lal Bahadur Shastri (1964–1966)

Indira Gandhi (1966–1977; 1980–1984)

Morarji Desai (1977–1979)

Charan Singh (1979–1980)

Rajiv Gandhi (1984–1989)

V. P. Singh (1989–1990)

Chandra Shekhar (1990–1991)

P. V. Narasimha Rao (1991–1996)

Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1996; 1998–2004)

H. D. Deve Gowda (1996–1997)

Inder Kumar Gujral (1997–1998)

Manmohan Singh (2004–2014)

Narendra Modi (2014–present)

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