Third Jawaharlal Nehru ministry | |
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 3rd ministry of the Republic of India | |
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| Date formed | 17 April 1957 |
| Date dissolved | 2 April 1962 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Rajendra Prasad |
| Head of government | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Member party | Indian National Congress |
| Status in legislature | Majority 371 / 494 (75%) |
| Opposition party | None |
| Opposition leader | None |
| History | |
| Election | 1957 |
| Outgoing election | 1962 |
| Legislature terms | 4 years, 11 months and 15 days |
| Predecessor | Second Nehru ministry |
| Successor | Fourth Nehru ministry |
The Third Jawaharlal Nehru ministry was formed on 17 April 1957 after the Indian National Congress won the 1957 general election with a vast majority.