Madhya Pradesh, a state in central India, has had several Chief Ministers over the years. Ravishankar Shukla was the first Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and played an instrumental role in the state's development during its early years. Arjun Singh served as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for three non-consecutive terms, from 1980 to 1985, 1985 to 1988, and 1993 to 2003. He was known for his focus on education and rural development. Digvijaya Singh, who served as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for two consecutive terms, from 1993 to 2003 focused on infrastructure development and poverty reduction during his tenure. Kamal Nath served as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from 2018 to 2020 and he focused on education, healthcare, and job creation during his short tenure. The current chief minister is Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan. To sum up, here is the full list of Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh from 1956 to the present.
Sl.No | Chief Minister | From | To | Party Name |
1 | Shivraj Singh Chouhan | 23 Mar 2020 | Present | BJP |
2 | Kamal Nath | 18 Dec 2018 | 23 Mar 2020 | INC |
3 | Shivraj Singh Chauhan | 14 Dec 2013 | 17 Dec 2018 | BJP |
4 | Shivraj Singh Chauhan | 13 Dec 2008 | 13 Dec 2013 | BJP |
5 | Shivraj Singh Chauhan | 29 Nov 2005 | 12 Dec 2008 | BJP |
6 | Babulal Gaur | 23 Aug 2004 | 29 Nov 2005 | BJP |
7 | Uma Bharti | 08 Dec 2003 | 23 Aug 2004 | BJP |
8 | Digvijay Singh | 01 Dec 1998 | 08 Dec 2003 | INC |
9 | Digvijay Singh | 07 Dec 1993 | 01 Dec 1998 | INC |
10 | President's rule | 16 Dec 1992 | 06 Dec 1993 | |
11 | Sunderlal Patwa | 05 Mar 1990 | 15 Dec 1992 | BJP |
12 | Shyama Charan Shukla | 09 Dec 1989 | 04 Mar 1990 | INC |
13 | Motilal Vora | 25 Jan 1989 | 08 Dec 1989 | INC |
14 | Arjun Singh | 14 Feb 1988 | 24 Jan 1989 | INC |
15 | Motilal Vora | 13 Mar 1985 | 13 Feb 1988 | INC |
16 | Arjun Singh | 11 Mar 1985 | 12 Mar 1985 | INC |
17 | Arjun Singh | 08 Jun 1980 | 10 Mar 1985 | INC |
18 | President's rule | 18 Feb 1980 | 08 Jun 1980 | |
19 | Sunderlal Patwa | 20 Jan 1980 | 17 Feb 1980 | Janata Party |
20 | Virendra Kumar Saklecha | 18 Jan 1978 | 19 Jan 1980 | Janata Party |
21 | Kailash Chandra Joshi | 26 Jun 1977 | 17 Jan 1978 | Janata Party |
22 | President's rule | 29 Apr 1977 | 25 Jun 1977 | |
23 | Shyama Charan Shukla | 23 Dec 1975 | 29 Apr 1977 | INC |
24 | Prakash Chandra Sethi | 23 Mar 1972 | 22 Dec 1975 | INC |
25 | Prakash Chandra Sethi | 29 Jan 1972 | 22 Mar 1972 | INC |
26 | Shyama Charan Shukla | 26 Mar 1969 | 28 Jan 1972 | INC |
27 | Raja Nareshchandra Singh | 13 Mar 1969 | 25 Mar 1969 | INC |
28 | Govind Narayan Singh | 30 Jul 1967 | 12 Mar 1969 | INC |
29 | Dwarka Prasad Mishra | 09 Mar 1967 | 29 Jul 1967 | INC |
30 | Dwarka Prasad Mishra | 30 Sep 1963 | 08 Mar 1967 | INC |
31 | Bhagwantrao Mandloi | 12 Mar 1962 | 29 Sep 1963 | INC |
32 | Kailash Nath Katju | 14 Mar 1957 | 11 Mar 1962 | INC |
33 | Kailash Nath Katju | 31 Jan 1957 | 14 Mar 1957 | INC |
34 | Bhagwantrao Mandloi | 01 Jan 1957 | 30 Jan 1957 | INC |
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