Top 10 Indian Chief Ministers with the Longest Terms in Office

Zee Media Bureau
Feb 15, 2024

Pawan Kumar Chamling

Born on September 22, 1950, he served as the Chief Minister of the Sikkim Democratic Front Party for 24 years and 165 days

Naveen Patnaik

Born on October 16, 1946, he has served as the 15th Chief Minister of Odisha for the Biju Janata Dal Party since 2000

Jyoti Basu

Born on July 8, 1914, he served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for 23 years and 138 days, from June 1977 to November 2000, representing the Communist Party of India (Marxist)

Gegong Apang

Born on July 8, 1949, he is serving as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for 22 years, 250 days, (With multiple parties)

Lal Thanhawla

Born on May 19, 1942, he has been serving as the 4th Chief Minister of Mizoram for 22 years and 60 days, representing the Indian National Congress Party

Virbhadra Singh

Born on June 23, 1934, he has served as the 4th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for 21 years and 13 days, representing the Indian National Congress party

Manik Sarkar

Born on January 22, 1949, he is served as the Chief Minister of Tripura for 19 years and 363 days, from Communist Party of India (Marxist)

M. Karunanidhi

Born on June 3, 1924, he served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for 18 years and 362 days, representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party

Parkash Singh Badal

Born on December 8, 1927, he served as Punjab's chief minister for 18 years and 350 days. He represented the Shiromani Akali Dal Party

Yashwant Singh Parmar

Born on August 4,1906, he served as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for 18 years and 83 days, representing the Indian National Congress Party.

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