Third Nehru ministry
Indian government headed by Jawaharlal Nehru from 1957 to 1962 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Third Nehru ministry was formed on 17 April 1957 after the Indian National Congress won the 1957 general election with a vast majority.
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Third Nehru ministry | |
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2nd ministry of the Republic of India | |
Date formed | 17 April 1957 (1957-04-17) |
Date dissolved | 2 April 1962 (1962-04-02) |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Rajendra Prasad |
Head of government | Jawaharlal Nehru |
Member party | Indian National Congress |
Status in legislature | Majority 371 / 494ā(75%) |
Opposition party | None |
Opposition leader | None |
History | |
Election(s) | 1957 |
Outgoing election | 1962 |
Legislature term(s) | 4 years, 11 months and 15 days |
Predecessor | Second Nehru ministry |
Successor | Fourth Nehru ministry |
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