First Rajiv Gandhi ministry

First Rajiv Gandhi Ministry

12th ministry of the Republic of India
Portrait of Rajiv Gandhi
Date formed31 October 1984 (1984-10-31)
Date dissolved31 December 1984 (1984-12-31)
People and organisations
Head of stateZail Singh
Head of governmentRajiv Gandhi
Member partyIndian National Congress
(Congress alliance)
Status in legislatureMajority
353 / 494 (71%)
Opposition leaderVacant
History
Election1980
Outgoing election1984
Legislature term2 months
PredecessorFourth Indira Gandhi ministry
SuccessorSecond Rajiv Gandhi ministry

The First Rajiv Gandhi ministry was the 10th union council of ministers of India which was formed on 31 October 1984 after the assassination of prime minister Indira Gandhi. The ministry was headed by Rajiv Gandhi and retained most ministers from the predecessor cabinet.

The ministry was dissolved on 31 December 1984 after the 1984 general election.