List of Deputy PM of India (1947-2004)

List of Deputy PMs of India: The Deputy Prime Minister of India is a Union Council of Ministers member. Deputy Prime Ministers of India traditionally serve as key assistants to the Indian Prime Minister, by helping in critical governance and policy formulation. Their roles consist of assisting in decision-making, representing the government, and handling specific portfolios.

In this article, we have covered the List of prime ministers of India, Tenure, and Achievements. the 5 most famous Deputy PMs of India and many more.

let’s take a closer look at the Indian Deputy PM from 1947 to 2004.

Deputy PMs of India

List of Deputy PM of India – 1947 to 2023

The are the list of the Deputy PM of India from 1947 to 2023:

S.no	Deputy Prime Ministers of India	Tenure, No of years Served and Achievements
1	Vallabhbhai Patel	Tenure: 1947-1950 Served Years: 3 years Birth-Death: 1875-1950 Political Party: Bhartiya Janta Party Achievements: Known as “Iron Man of India”. He is first Deputy PM of India. Played a huge role in integration of princely states into the India.
2	Morarji Desai	Tenure: 1967 to 1969 Served Years: 2 years, 7 months Birth-Death: 1896-1995 Political Party: Indian National Congress Achievements: He was second Deputy Prime Minister of India. He also became first PM of India who was not in INC, he became CM of Bombay and Minister of Finance.
3	Chaudhary Charan Singh	Tenure: 1977 to 1979 Served Years: 2 years, 4 months Birth-Death: 1902-1987 Political Party: Janata Party Achievements: He was also 5th PM of India. He advocated farmer’s rights and was founding member of Janata Party
4	Jagjivan Ram	Tenure: 1979 to 1979 Served Years: 6 months Birth-Death: 1908-1986 Political Party: Indian National Congress Achievements: He was a prominent Dalit leader, and held various ministries in government.
5	Yashwantrao Chavan	Tenure: 1979-1980 Served Years: 6 months Birth-Death: 1913-1984 Political Party: Congress Achievements: He was first Chief Minister of Maharashtra, he held many positions in state and national governments like finance minister and defense minister.
6	Chaudhary Devi Lal	Tenure: 2002 – 2004 Served Years: 2 years, 10 months Birth-Death: 1925-2006 Political Party: Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) Achievements: He was involved in Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), he played important role in formation of National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
7	Lal Krishna Advani	Tenure: 2002 – 2004 Served Years: 2 years, 10 months. Birth-Death: 1927-Present Political Party: Bhartiya Janta Party Achievements: He oversaw the implementation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) and the creation of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).

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List of 5 Most Famous Deputy PM of India

The following are the List of the most 5 Deputy Prime ministers (PM) of India:

Famous Deputy PM Of India	Famous for
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1947-1950)	He is famous for the first Deputy Prime Minister.
Morarji Desai (1967-1969)	Contribution in the Indian Economics polices later became the PM
Charan Singh (1977-1980)	He focused on agricultural and rural development.
L.K. Advani (2002-2004)	Known for contributions to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
Pranab Mukherjee (2004-2012)	Known for contributing significantly to economic and foreign policy matters.

Roles and Responsibilities of Deputy Prime Ministers of India

The following are List of the roles and responsibility for the Deputy Prime Ministers of India:

1. Assisting the prime ministers in Critical Decision making:
   • Serves as the political second-in-command, assisting the Prime Minister in various administrative and decision-making functions.
2. Policy Formulation:
   • Participates in policy formulation and implementation, providing crucial inputs and perspectives to shape the government’s direction.
3. Cabinet Coordination:
   • Coordinates with the Cabinet and other ministries to ensure effective communication and collaboration across different governmental departments.
4. Representation:
   • Represents the government on both national and international platforms, conveying policies and decisions in the absence of the Prime Minister.
5. Parliamentary Responsibilities:
   • Plays an active role in parliamentary proceedings, including debates, discussions, and the formulation of legislation.
6. Crisis Management:
   • Takes charge during the Prime Minister’s absence and plays a vital role in crisis management, providing stability and leadership.
7. Party Liaison:
   • Acts as a liaison between the ruling party and the government, fostering cohesion and coordination within the political establishment.

Election of Deputy Prime Minister of India

The Deputy Prime Minister of India is not elected by the people; this post was made for convenience and is elected by the Prime Minister.

Here are some of the requirements to be a deputy prime minister:

1. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. The candidate should be influential in public as they are considered to be potential Prime Minister.

Since it is not a  Official post, there are no guidelines for the candidate to be eligible.

Interesting Facts about the Prime Ministers of India

India has seen several Prime Ministers since independence in 1947. The following are the some Interestin Facts of the Prime ministers of India.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India and had the longest tenure as a Deputy PM of India.

Morarji Desai was the second Deputy Prime Minister of India, and he became the first Deputy Prime Minister to become Prime Minister of India.

Chaudhary Charan Singh was the second Chief Minister who became Deputy Prime Minister and later became Prime Minister of India.

Devi Lal is the only Deputy Prime Minister of India who served the same post under different ruling parties.

Lal Krishna Advani was the last Deputy Chief Minister of India, and he was also the longest serving opposition leader in Lok Sabha.

Conclusion On Deputy PM of India

India’s Deputy Prime Ministers have come from a variety of backgrounds and political parties, but they have all shared a deep commitment to public service and a desire to make India a better place. Here in this article, we have shared a list of Deputy PM in India. So that you can know who they are and what their achievement are as the Deputy Prime Minister of India.

FAQs on Deputy Prime Ministers of India

Who is the current Deputy Prime Minister in India?

There is no Deputy Prime Minister of India as of now, the last Deputy PM was L.K. Advani in 2004.

Who is the deputy deputy chief minister?

There are multiple deputy Chief Minister in different States of India.

Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. He held this position from 15 August 1947, when India gained independence, until his death on 15 December 1950.