Third Indira Gandhi ministry

Third Indira Gandhi ministry

8th ministry of the Republic of India
Date formed18 March 1971 (1971-03-18)
Date dissolved24 March 1977 (1977-03-24)
People and organisations
Head of stateVarahagiri Venkata Giri
(until 24 August 1974)

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
(24 August 1974 – 11 February 1977)

Basappa Danappa Jatti (Acting)
(from 11 February 1977)
Head of governmentIndira Gandhi
Member partyIndian National Congress (R)
Status in legislatureMajority
352 / 545 (65%)
Opposition partyIndian National Congress (Organization)
Opposition leaderRam Subhag Singh (Lok Sabha)
History
Election1971
Outgoing election1977
Legislature terms6 years and 8 days
PredecessorSecond Indira Gandhi ministry
SuccessorDesai ministry

The Third Indira Gandhi ministry was formed after the 1971 election in which the Indian National Congress (R) under the leadership of Indira Gandhi emerged victorious. The ministry came into existence on 18 March 1971 and remained in effect until being dissolved on 24 March 1977 after the defeat of the Congress in the 1977 election.