Five State Leaders with the Shortest Term in the World

Two days later, Puerta left office because Argentine Congressman Adolfo Rodriguez Saa appointed him to the Casa Rosada, the office of the president. But Saa also resigned just a week after his emergency economic policies did not get much support.

According to the Act, Puerta was supposed to return, but he refused and stepped down as leader of the Senate. Then the Speaker of the House of Representatives Eduardo Camano rose to become president, the fourth president. Three days later, he stepped down and was backed by the president of Congress' choice, Eduardo Duhalde, who lasted until the 2003 election.

4. Atal Behari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India (Less than Two Weeks)

Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee holds the record for the shortest prime minister. He only ruled for 13 days in 1996 after failing to meet the results of parliamentary elections.

He returned to power in 1998, but only lasted 13 months as he witnessed the disintegration and dissolution of parliament. However, Vajpayee's party, the BJP, rose again in the next election, becoming prime minister for a third term between 1999 and 2004.

5. Siaka Stevens, Prime Minister of Sierra Lione (Inaugurated and ousted on the same day)

Siaka Stevens is listed as the prime minister of Sierra Lione with the shortest term and the longest-serving president in Sierra Leone's history. Elected in fierce elections in 1967, he was ousted and arrested in a military coup on the same day as his inauguration.

Thus, Steven, returned to power a year after his military rule and then as president from 1971 to 1985. His government was plagued with dictatorships and various human rights and election violations.

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