Who was the leader of the House in the 15th Lok Sabha?
List of members by political party
| S.No. | Party Name | Leader in Loksabha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian National Congress (INC) | Sushil Kumar Shinde/Sonia Gandhi |
| 2 | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | Sushma Swaraj |
| 3 | Samajwadi Party (SP) | Mulayam Singh Yadav |
| 4 | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | Dara Singh Chauhan |
Who is the leader of the ruling party in the Lok Sabha?
The Prime Minister of India is the leader of the ruling party in the Lok Sabha. From the MPs who belong to her party, the Prime Minister selects ministers to work with her to implement decisions.
Who is the leader of BJP?
J. P. Nadda
Bharatiya Janata Party/Presidents
Who is the 15th Lok Sabha Speaker in India?
List of speakers
| No. | Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Somnath Chatterjee | 31 May 2009 |
| 15 | Meira Kumar | 4 June 2014 |
| 16 | Sumitra Mahajan | 17 June 2019 |
| 17 | Om Birla | Incumbent |
Who was ruling India in 2009?
16 April 2009 – 13 May 2009
| Leader | Manmohan Singh | Lal Krishna Advani |
| Party | INC | BJP |
| Alliance | UPA | NDA |
| Leader since | 22 May 2004 | 1 June 2004 |
| Leader’s seat | Assam (Rajya Sabha) | Gandhinagar |
Who ruled India in 2012?
The incumbent government is an alliance of the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bharatiya Janta Party under Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. The opposition Indian National Congress contested the election under the leadership of former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.
Who is the leader of opposition party?
Leader of the Opposition (India)
| Leaders of the Opposition of India | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Mallikarjun Kharge (in Rajya Sabha) Vacant (in Lok Sabha) | |
| Residence | New Delhi |
| Appointer | While leader of the largest politicial party that is not in government |
| Term length | 5 years |
Who was BJP president in 2014?
Lok Sabha seats
| Year | Legislature | Party leader |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 14th Lok Sabha | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| 2009 | 15th Lok Sabha | Lal Krishna Advani |
| 2014 | 16th Lok Sabha | Narendra Modi |
| 2019 | 17th Lok Sabha |
Which party is powerful in India?
Parties with over 50 million members
| Rank | Name | Claimed number of members (Year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharatiya Janata Party Indian People’s Party | 180 million (2019) |
| 2 | Communist Party of China | 95.148 million (2021) |
Who is the 16th Speaker of Lok Sabha?
Sumitra Mahajan was elected as its Speaker on 6 June 2014 and would remain in office until the day before the first sitting of the 17th Lok Sabha.
Who was the prime minister before Manmohan Singh?
List
| No. | Name | Assumed office of Prime Minister |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee | 16 May 1996 19 March 1998 13 October 1999 |
| 11 | H. D. Deve Gowda | 1 June 1996 |
| 12 | Inder Kumar Gujral | 21 April 1997 |
| 13 | Manmohan Singh | 22 May 2004 |
What is the current ruling political Party of India?
It is the current ruling political party of the Republic of India, having been so since 2014. The BJP is a right-wing party, and its policy has historically reflected Hindu nationalist positions.
How many states in India have a BJP Chief Minister?
As of July 2019, the BJP has Chief Ministers in 13 states: Arunachal Pradesh (with Janata Dal (United) and National People’s Party) Assam (with Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People’s Front) Goa (with Goa Forward Party) Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jharkhand (with All Jharkhand Students Union) Karnataka
Who is the present Minister of External Affairs of India?
Vajpayee, previously the leader of the Jana Sangh, was appointed the Minister of External Affairs. The national leadership of the former Jana Sangh consciously renounced its identity, and attempted to integrate with the political culture of the Janata Party, based on Gandhian and Hindu traditionalist principles.
What is the history of the Janata Party in India?
The Janata Party won a majority in 1977 and formed a government with Morarji Desai as Prime Minister. The former Jana Sangh contributed the largest tally to the Janata Party’s parliamentary contingent, with 93 seats or 31% of its strength. Vajpayee, previously the leader of the Jana Sangh, was appointed the Minister of External Affairs.