Chhattisgarh Chief Ministers, Complete List from 2000 to 2024

Vishnu Deo Sai is the current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh from 12 December 2023. Check the List of Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh from 2000-2024 in this article.

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Chhattisgarh has had a total of four Chief Ministers since 2000 till now when it was formed. The Governor of Chhattisgarh appoints the Chief Minister based on the majority party in the state assembly. The current CM of Chhattisgarh is Vishnu Deo Sai. Chhattisgarh became a state on November 1st, 2000, separated from Madhya Pradesh by the Reorganization Act. Ajit Jogi, representing the Indian National Congress, served as its first Chief Minister.

Current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh

Vishnu Deo Sai is the current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He assumed office on December 12, 2023, and belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is the fourth Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh since its formation in 2000.

About Current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
Current Status	Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, India (since December 12, 2023) Member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Early Life and Education	Born: February 21, 1964, in Kunkuri, Chhattisgarh Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from Durgawati University, Raipur
Political Career	Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1990-1998) Member of the 16th Lok Sabha (2014-2019) representing the Raigarh constituency Union Minister of State for Steel in the First Modi Ministry (2014-2019) President of the Chhattisgarh BJP (2020-2022) Elected leader of the BJP legislative party in Chhattisgarh in December 2023 Sworn in as the 7th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on December 12, 2023

List of Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh From 2000-2024

No.	Name	Tenure	Party
1	Ajit Jogi	Nov 1, 2000 – Dec 7, 2003	INC
2	Raman Singh	Dec 7, 2003 – Dec 17, 2018 Dec 7, 2003 – Dec 11, 2008 Dec 12, 2008 – Dec 11, 2013 Dec 12, 2013 – Dec 11, 2018	BJP
3	Bhupesh Baghel	Dec 17, 2018 – Dec 12, 2023	INC
4	Vishnu Deo Sai	Dec 12, 2023 – Present	BJP

Ajit Jogi

Ajit Jogi, a member of the Indian National Congress and elected from the Marwahi constituency, served as the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh for a brief term of 3 years and 34 days, from November 1, 2000, to November 7, 2003.

Raman Singh

Raman Singh, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and elected from the Rajnandgaon constituency, served as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh for a historic 15 years and 10 days, from December 7, 2003, to December 17, 2018.

Bhupesh Baghel

Bhupesh Bhagel, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, represents the Patan constituency and was elected by the Indian National Congress in the 2018 assembly elections. He assumed office from December 17, 2018, to Dec 12, 2023, and has served for 5 years.

Vishnu Deo Sai

Vishnu Deo Sai is a prominent politician with experience in both state and national politics. He faces significant challenges as Chief Minister, but his leadership and commitment to development offer hope for a brighter future for Chhattisgarh. The current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh is Vishnu Deo Sai. He assumed office on December 12, 2023, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Current Deputy CM of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh currently has two Deputy Chief Ministers:

Arun Sao: Elected MLA from Baloda Bazar constituency and a prominent tribal leader in the BJP.
Vijay Sharma: Elected MLA from Kawardha constituency and known for his active work addressing public concerns in his constituency.

Both Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma has been appointed as Deputy Chief Ministers on December 12, 2023, alongside Vishnu Deo Sai’s swearing-in as the new Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.

Longest Running CM of Chhattisgarh

The longest-serving Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh is Raman Singh, who held the office for an impressive 15 years and 10 days, from December 7, 2003, to December 17, 2018. He represents the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and won three consecutive terms as Chief Minister.

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List of Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh FAQs

Who is the first CM of Chhattisgarh?

The first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh was Ajit Jogi, who served from November 1, 2000, to December 7, 2003. He represented the Indian National Congress (INC) party.

How many Ministers are there in Chhattisgarh?

The total number of ministers in the Chhattisgarh cabinet can vary depending on the Chief Minister's discretion. However, currently there are 13 ministers, including the Chief Minister.