Interim Government of India
1946–1947 provisional government / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Interim Government of India, also known as the Provisional Government of India, formed on 2 September 1946[1] from the newly elected Constituent Assembly of India, had the task of assisting the transition of British India to independence. It remained in place until 15 August 1947, the date of the independence (and partition) of British India, and the creation of the dominions of India and Pakistan.[2][3][4]
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Interim Government of India | |
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Cabinet of British India | |
Date formed | 2 September 1946 (1946-09-02) |
Date dissolved | 15 August 1947 (1947-08-15) |
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Emperor | George VI |
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Head of Government | Jawaharlal Nehru (as Vice President of Executive Council) |
No. of ministers | 15 |
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Status in legislature | Coalition |
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