48. The Interim Government which took office on September 2, 1946 was headed by A.Rajendra Prasad B.Jawaharlal Nehru C.Vallabhbhai Patel D.C Rajagopalachari
The Viceroy's Executive Council became the executive branch of the interim government. Originally headed by the Viceroy of India, it was transformed into a council of ministers, with the powers of a prime minister bestowed on the vice-president of the Council, a position held by the Congress leader Jawaharlal Nehru.
