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Who enjoys the distinction of having been the Prime Minister of India for the longest duration?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Lal Bhadur Shastri

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Moraji Desai
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Jawaharlal Nehru served as Prime Minister from August 15, 1947 to May 27, 1964 - a total of approximately 17 years. This is the longest tenure for any Prime Minister in India's history. His long tenure was crucial in shaping India's parliamentary democracy, economic planning, and foreign policy during the formative years after independence.

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