Chandra Shekhar

ModernPoliticianIndia1927 — ?

Indian prime minister for a brief period.

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Quick Facts

Born

1927

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)34

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score41.7

Chandra Shekhar — Complete Timeline

1975 AD

Imprisonment During the EmergencyPolitical Action◆ Major

Chandra Shekhar was arrested and imprisoned during the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi. He was held for several months as a political prisoner, becoming a symbol of opposition to authoritarian rule.

EmergencyImprisonmentOpposition

Impact: nationaltragic

1977 AD

Election to Lok Sabha from BalliaPolitical Action

Chandra Shekhar was elected to the Lok Sabha from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, as a member of the Janata Party. This election followed the end of the Emergency and the defeat of Indira Gandhi's Congress.

Lok SabhaElectionJanata Party

Impact: national

1990 AD

Appointment as Prime Minister of IndiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Chandra Shekhar became the 8th Prime Minister of India, leading a minority government supported by the Congress party. His tenure lasted only seven months, from November 1990 to June 1991, amid political instability.

Prime MinisterMinority GovernmentPolitical Instability

Impact: national

Formation of the Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya)Political Action

Chandra Shekhar broke away from the Janata Dal to form the Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya). This split occurred after he was expelled from the Janata Dal for challenging the leadership of V.P. Singh.

Party FormationSplitJanata Dal

Impact: national

1991 AD

Resignation as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Chandra Shekhar resigned as Prime Minister after the Congress party withdrew its support. His government fell during a period of economic crisis and the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, leading to fresh elections.

ResignationGovernment CollapseElections

Impact: national