7th Prime Minister of India

V. P. Singh

In office

2 Dec. 1989 – 10 Nov. 1990

Party

Janata Dal

Born in

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Lived

1931–2008

Days in office

343

In order

1989–1990: after Rajiv Gandhi, before Chandra Shekhar

Key achievements & events

• Led the National Front coalition government
• Implemented the Mandal Commission's recommendation of job reservations for Other Backward Classes
• Had earlier quit Rajiv Gandhi's cabinet amid the Bofors controversy

Remember: His government fell after the BJP withdrew support when L. K. Advani's Ram temple procession was stopped.