List of women Chief Ministers of India through the years with Atishi Marlena Singh as Delhi’s youngest CM | India News – Times of India

The chief minister leads the council of ministers and is responsible to the legislative assembly. They serve a five-year term, provided they have the assembly’s confidence, with no term limits.
Recently, Atishi Marlena Singh, Delhi’s former Education Minister, was named the next Chief Minister of Delhi by Arvind Kejiriwal following discussions within the party.
Arvind Kejriwal resigned from his post on Tuesday following a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. Atishi, who manages several key portfolios, is appointed as Delhi’s third woman Chief Minister after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit, and has become the youngest to hold this position.

List of women Chief Ministers of India

S.No.	Name	State	Party	Term
1	Atishi Marlena Singh	Delhi	Aam Aadmi Party	September 15, 2024 – February 2025 (Interim)
2	Mamata Banerjee	West Bengal	All India Trinamool Congress	May 2011 – Present
3	Vasundhara Raje	Rajasthan	Bharatiya Janata Party	December 2003 – December 2008 (1st term); December 2013 – 2018
4	Anandiben Patel	Gujarat	Bharatiya Janata Party	May 2014 – August 2016
5	Mehbooba Mufti	Jammu and Kashmir	People’s Democratic Party	April 4, 2016 – June 19, 2018
6	J Jayalalithaa	Tamil Nadu	All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam	June 1991 – May 1996; May 2001 – September 2001; March 2002 – May 2006; May 2011 – September 2014; May 2015 – 2016
7	Mayawati	Uttar Pradesh	Bahujan Samaj Party	June 1995 – October 1995; March 1997 – September 1997; May 2002 – August 2003; May 2007 – March 2012
8	Sheila Dikshit	Delhi	Indian National Congress	December 1998 – December 2013
9	Sushma Swaraj	Delhi	Bharatiya Janata Party	October 1998 – December 1998
10	Uma Bharati	Madhya Pradesh	Bharatiya Janata Party	December 2003 – August 2004
11	Rabri Devi	Bihar	Rashtriya Janata Dal	July 1997 – February 1999; March 1999 – March 2000; March 2000 – March 2005
12	Rajinder Kaur Bhattal	Punjab	Indian National Congress	January 1996 – February 1997
13	Nandini Satpathy	Odisha	Indian National Congress	June 1972 – March 1973; March 1974 – December 1976
14	Shashikala Kakodkar	Goa	Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party	August 1973 – April 1979
15	Syeda Anwara Taimur	Assam	Indian National Congress	December 1980 – June 1981
16	Janaki Ramachandran	Tamil Nadu	All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam	January 7, 1988 – January 30, 1988
17	Sucheta Kriplani	United Provinces (present-day Uttar Pradesh)	Indian National Congress	October 1963 – March 1967

All women Chief Ministers of India from 1963 to today

Atishi Marlena Singh

Atishi Marlena Singh is set to become India’s youngest Chief Minister and Delhi’s third woman CM, following Sheila Dikshit and Sushma Swaraj. Formerly serving as Delhi’s Education Minister, and now she is all set to take the oath as Delhi’s new Chief Minister, likely September 26-27, after Arvind Kejriwal resignation.

Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti became the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in 2016, following the death of her father, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. Leading the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), her tenure was marked by political challenges in the region. She emphasized peace-building and dialogue but faced significant unrest during her leadership.

Anandi Ben Patel

Anandi Ben Patel served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2014 to 2016, succeeding Narendra Modi. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, she focused on social development, women’s empowerment, and rural development during her tenure. She later became the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, continuing her political career in a different capacity.

Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee, leader of the All India Trinamool Congress, became the first woman Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2011. Known for her grassroots leadership, she has focused on social welfare, economic development, and reducing corruption.

Vasundhara Raje

Vasundhara Raje, a senior BJP leader, served as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan in two terms: 2003-2008 and 2013-2018. Known for her leadership and administrative skills, she implemented several development programs focused on infrastructure, women’s empowerment, and economic growth, making her one of Rajasthan’s most prominent political figures.

Uma Bharti

Uma Bharti, a firebrand leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from December 2003 to August 2004. Known for her Hindutva ideology, Bharti focused on improving the state’s infrastructure and agricultural sectors. She remains a key figure in Indian politics, particularly in central India.

Sheila Dikshit

Sheila Dikshit served as Delhi’s Chief Minister for 15 years (1998-2013), making her the longest-serving woman CM in India. Under her leadership, Delhi saw significant infrastructure improvements, including the expansion of the metro and beautification projects. She was known for her efforts to make Delhi a modern city and improve its governance.

Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj briefly served as the Chief Minister of Delhi in 1998, making her the first woman to hold the position. A senior BJP leader, she later became a prominent national figure, known for her work as India’s External Affairs Minister, where she was widely respected for her diplomatic efforts and outreach to citizens abroad.

Rabri Devi

Rabri Devi became the Chief Minister of Bihar after her husband, Lalu Prasad Yadav, stepped down. Serving three terms between 1997 and 2005, she was the first woman to hold the office in Bihar. Despite facing criticism for her lack of political experience, she remained a key figure in Bihar politics.

Rajinder Kaur Bhattal

Rajinder Kaur Bhattal served as Punjab’s first woman Chief Minister from January 1996 to February 1997. A member of the Indian National Congress, she played a crucial role in stabilizing the state’s political landscape following years of unrest. Her leadership focused on agricultural reforms and improving rural infrastructure.

Mayawati

Mayawati, leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), served four terms as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Known for her focus on uplifting Dalits and marginalized communities, her leadership emphasized infrastructure development, law and order, and social welfare programs, making her one of the most influential political leaders in the state.

J. Jayalalithaa

J. Jayalalithaa served five terms as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu between 1991 and 2016. A dominant figure in the state’s politics, she was known for her populist welfare schemes and strong leadership. She transformed AIADMK into a powerful political force and left an enduring legacy in Tamil Nadu’s political history.

Janaki Ramachandran

Janaki Ramachandran served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for a brief period in January 1988, following the death of her husband, M. G. Ramachandran. As the leader of AIADMK, her term lasted just 23 days, making it the shortest in Indian history. Her tenure marked a period of political turmoil.

Syeda Anwara Taimur

Syeda Anwara Taimur became the first and only woman to serve as Chief Minister of Assam, holding office from December 1980 to June 1981. A member of the Indian National Congress, she focused on improving Assam’s infrastructure and agricultural sectors, though her brief term was marked by political instability in the region.

Shashikala Kakodkar

Shashikala Kakodkar served as the Chief Minister of Goa from August 1973 to April 1979. She was a member of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and succeeded her father in office. Kakodkar worked to maintain Goa’s unique cultural identity and was involved in various development projects for the state during her term.

Nandini Satpathy

Nandini Satpathy, a prominent leader from Odisha, served as the state’s Chief Minister from June 1972 to March 1973 and again from March 1974 to December 1976. Known for her strong political will, she emphasized the development of education, social welfare, and agricultural reforms during her leadership, leaving a lasting impact on the state.

Sucheta Kriplani

Sucheta Kriplani became India’s first woman Chief Minister, serving the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from October 1963 to March 1967. A freedom fighter and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, she played a significant role in the Quit India Movement and focused on social welfare and women’s empowerment during her tenure.
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