Manmohan Singh, a Sikh from Punjab state, was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India in which year?

Key Points

• Manmohan Singh was sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of India on May 22, 2004.
• He is the first Sikh to hold the office of the Prime Minister in India.
• His appointment marked the beginning of the first term of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.
• Manmohan Singh previously served as the Finance Minister of India from 1991 to 1996, where he was known for implementing economic reforms that liberalized the Indian economy.

Additional Information

• Prime Minister of India
  • The Prime Minister of India is the head of the government and the chief advisor to the President of India.
  • The Prime Minister leads the executive branch of the Government of India and is the chief of the Council of Ministers.
  • The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of India, and their term is not fixed but contingent on maintaining the confidence of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament).
• United Progressive Alliance (UPA)
  • The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) is a coalition of center-left political parties in India, formed after the 2004 general elections.
  • The UPA was led by the Indian National Congress (INC) and included several regional and left-leaning parties.
  • Manmohan Singh served as the Prime Minister for two consecutive terms under the UPA government from 2004 to 2014.