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Which Lok Sabha had the shortest duration in the history of Indian parliament?
Which Lok Sabha had the shortest duration in the history of Indian parliament?
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The 14th Lok Sabha had the shortest duration in the history of the Indian Parliament. It was constituted on October 14, 2004, and was dissolved on May 18, 2009, serving for approximately 4 years and 7 months.
The 12th Lok Sabha had the shortest duration in the history of Indian parliament. The duration of the 12th Lok Sabha was from 10 March 1998 – 26 April 1999.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee became the 10th Prime Minister of India but the government lasted for only about thirteen months due to no clear mandate. Also, the party was not able to get support from other parties, after the withdrawal of support by AIADMK.
After his resignation, then President K. R. Narayanan asked Sonia Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha to form the government; however, Gandhi responded that the UPA would not be able to form a government at the center, following which President Narayanan dissolved the House. The next General elections of 1999 for 13th Lok Sabha provided India a stable government that lasted for full five years.