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Jawaharlal Nehru
As India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru was in office for more than 16 years, making him the country's longest-serving prime minister.
Jawaharlal Nehru served as the first prime minister of independent India for a total of 16 years and 286 days. He held the position for three consecutive terms, beginning on August 15, 1947, and continuing until his death on May 27, 1964.1