List of Chief Ministers of Himachal Pradesh

"Discover the chronological list of Chief Ministers of Himachal Pradesh, showcasing the historical leaders who have governed the state. From the earliest to the current Chief Minister in 2023, explore the political journey and contributions of each leader to Himachal Pradesh's development and progress."

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List of Chief Ministers of Himachal Pradesh

List of Chief Ministers of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh, a state located in northern India, has had 14 Chief Ministers to date. The first Chief Minister was Yashwant Singh Parmar, who served from 1952 to 1956 and then again from 1963 to 1977. Virbhadra Singh, from the Indian National Congress, has held the position of Chief Minister for six non-consecutive terms, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. Other notable Chief Ministers include Prem Kumar Dhumal, who served two terms from 1998 to 2003 and from 2007 to 2012, and Jai Ram Thakur, who has been serving as the Chief Minister since December 2017. The state has witnessed a mix of political parties holding the position of Chief Minister, including the Indian National Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Himachal Vikas Congress. To sum up, here is the full list of all the Chief Ministers of Himachal Pradesh. 

Sl.NoChief MinisterFromToParty Name
1Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu11 Dec 2022PresentINC
2Jai Ram Thakur27 Dec 201711 Dec 2022BJP
3Virbhadra Singh25 Dec 201227 Dec 2017INC
4Prem Kumar Dhumal30 Dec 200725 Dec 2012BJP
5Virbhadra Singh06 Mar 200330 Dec 2007INC
6Prem Kumar Dhumal24 Mar 199805 Mar 2003BJP
7Virbhadra Singh03 Dec 199323 Mar 1998INC
8President's rule15 Dec 199203 Dec 1993N/A
9Shanta Kumar05 Mar 199015 Dec 1992BJP
10Virbhadra Singh08 Mar 198505 Mar 1990INC
11Virbhadra Singh08 Apr 198308 Mar 1985INC
12Thakur Ram Lal14 Feb 198007 Apr 1983INC
13Shanta Kumar22 Jun 197714 Feb 1980Janata Party
14President's rule30 Apr 197722 Jun 1977N/A
15Thakur Ram Lal28 Jan 197730 Apr 1977INC
16Yashwant Singh Parmar01 Jul 196328 Jan 1977INC
17Yashwant Singh Parmar08 Mar 195231 Oct 1956INC

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