Longest and Shortest Reigning Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, September 23, 2024 – As Jammu and Kashmir gear up for the upcoming Assembly elections, a look back at the region’s political history reveals the longest and shortest tenures of its Chief Ministers. This retrospective provides insight into the leadership dynamics that have shaped the region over the decades.
Longest Reigning Chief Minister: Sheikh Abdullah
Sheikh Abdullah, fondly known as the “Lion of Kashmir,” holds the record for the longest tenure as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Serving from 1947 to 1953 and then again from 1975 to 1982, Abdullah’s leadership spanned significant periods of political and social change. His tenure was marked by efforts to integrate Jammu and Kashmir more closely with India while also addressing local aspirations for autonomy.
Shortest Reigning Chief Minister: Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq
On the other end of the spectrum, Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq’s tenure as Chief Minister was notably brief. Sadiq served from 1964 to 1967, a period characterized by political turbulence and transition. Despite his short stint, Sadiq’s leadership was pivotal in navigating the region through a complex political landscape.
List of Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir (1947-2023)
Below is the list of Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir.
|
Name of Chief Minister |
Tenure |
Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Mehr Chand Mahajan |
15 Oct 1947 – 5 Mar 1948 |
Indian National Congress |
|
Sheikh Abdullah |
5 Mar 1948 – 9 Aug 1953 |
National Conference |
|
Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad |
9 Aug 1953 – 12 Oct 1963 |
National Conference |
|
Khwaja Shamsuddin |
12 Oct 1963 – 29 Feb 1964 |
National Conference |
|
Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq |
29 Feb 1964 – 30 Mar 1965 |
Indian National Congress |
|
Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq |
30 Mar 1965 – 12 Dec 1971 |
Indian National Congress |
|
Syed Mir Qasim |
12 Dec 1971 – 25 Feb 1975 |
Indian National Congress |
|
Sheikh Abdullah |
25 Feb 1975 – 26 Mar 1977 |
National Conference |
|
Vacant |
26 Mar 1977 – 9 Jul 1977 |
Governor’s Rule |
|
Sheikh Abdullah |
9 Jul 1977 – 8 Sep 1982 |
National Conference |
|
Farooq Abdullah |
8 Sep 1982 – 2 Jul 1984 |
National Conference |
|
Ghulam Mohammad Shah |
2 Jul 1984 – 6 Mar 1986 |
Awami National Conference |
|
Vacant |
6 Mar 1986 – 7 Nov 1986 |
Governor’s Rule |
|
Farooq Abdullah |
7 Nov 1986 – 19 Jan 1990 |
National Conference |
|
Vacant |
19 Jan 1990 – 9 Oct 1996 |
Governor’s Rule |
|
Farooq Abdullah |
9 Oct 1996 – 18 Oct 2002 |
National Conference |
|
Vacant |
18 Oct 2002 – 2 Nov 2002 |
Governor’s Rule |
|
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed |
2 Nov 2002 – 2 Nov 2005 |
People’s Democratic Party with Indian National Congress |
|
Ghulam Nabi Azad |
2 Nov 2005 – 11 Jul 2008 |
Indian National Congress with People’s Democratic Party |
|
Vacant |
11 Jul 2008 – 5 Jan 2009 |
Governor’s Rule |
|
Omar Abdullah |
5 Jan 2009 – 8 Jan 2015 |
National Conference with Indian National Congress |
|
Vacant |
8 Jan 2015 – 1 Mar 2015 |
Governor’s rule |
|
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed |
1 Mar 2015 – 7 Jan 2016 |
People’s Democratic Party with Bhartiya Janta Party |
|
Vacant |
8 Jan 2015 – 8 Apr 2016 |
Governor’s rule |
|
Mehbooba Mufti |
4 Apr 2016 – 20 June 2018 |
People’s Democratic Party with Bhartiya Janta Party |
|
Vacant |
20 June 2018 – 19 December 2018 |
Governor’s Rule |
|
Vacant |
20 December 2018 – 30 October 2019 |
President’s Rule |
Current Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
The position of Chief Minister in Jammu and Kashmir has remained vacant since June 20, 2018. From June 20, 2018, until December 19, 2018, the state was under the governance of a governor, and subsequently, it was under the jurisdiction of the president’s rule until October 30, 2019. Following the reorganization of the state into a Union territory in October 2019, the president’s rule was revoked, and the administration was entrusted to the lieutenant governor.
Below are the contact details of Current Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
|
Name of Lieutenant Governor |
Sh. Manoj Sinha |
|
Current Tenure |
7th of August,2020 – Present |
|
Email Id |
rajbhawan@jk.gov.in |
|
Contact No |
0191-2560225(Jammu) 0194-2501313(Srinagar) |
|
Office Address |
Raj Bhawan, Palace Rd, Karan Nagar, Jammu-180001 Raj Bhawan, Gupkar Road, Srinagar-190001 |
|
Official Website |
jkrajbhawan.nic.in |
