Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, has witnessed the leadership of numerous Chief Ministers who have played pivotal roles in shaping its political landscape and socio-economic development. Let’s delve into the list of former Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and explore their contributions to the state.
The renaming of the United Provinces to Uttar Pradesh on January 24, 1950, marked a significant moment in Indian history. Govind Ballabh Pant emerged as the inaugural Chief Minister, assuming office in July 1937 and serving until December 1954, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister at the time. Fast forward to the present, Yogi Adityanath, the 21st Chief Minister and the first Hindu Monk to hold the position, continues to lead the state with his unique vision and leadership style.
On January 26, 1950, Govind Ballabh Pant, the premier of the United Provinces, assumed the role of the first Chief Minister of the newly renamed Uttar Pradesh. His appointment marked a pivotal moment in Indian political history, as Uttar Pradesh embarked on a new journey under his leadership, shaping the trajectory of governance in the state for years to come.
Yogi Adityanath, a prominent Indian Hindu monk and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, assumed office as the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on March 19, 2017. Known for his strong leadership and commitment to governance, Adityanath has been steering the state towards progress and development since taking office, implementing various initiatives to address key challenges and uplift the lives of its citizens.
Yogi Adityanath, a stalwart of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Since assuming office on March 19, 2017, Adityanath has been steadfast in his leadership, driving forward the state’s development agenda. With his re-election on March 25, 2022, he continues to spearhead initiatives aimed at fostering growth, prosperity, and social harmony across Uttar Pradesh.
The renaming of the United Provinces to Uttar Pradesh on January 24, 1950, marked a significant moment in Indian history. Here is the complete list of former Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh from 1950 to 2024:
| Former Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh | |||
| S. No. | Name | From | To |
| 1. | Govind Ballabh Pant | 26 Jan 1950 | 20 May 1952 |
| 2. | Govind Ballabh Pant | 20 May 1952 | 27 Dec 1954 |
| 3. | Sampurnanand | 28 Dec 1954 | 09 Apr 1957 |
| 4. | Sampurnanand | 10 Apr 1957 | 06 Dec 1960 |
| 5. | Chandra Bhanu Gupta | 07 Dec 1960 | 14 Mar 1962 |
| 6. | Chandra Bhanu Gupta | 14 Dec 1962 | 01 Oct 1963 |
| 7. | Sucheta Kriplani | 02 Oct 1963 | 13 Mar 1967 |
| 8. | Charan Singh | 03 Apr 1967 | 25 Feb 1968 |
| 9. | President’s Rule | 25 Feb 1968 | 26 Feb 1969 |
| 10. | Chandra Bhanu Gupta | 26 Feb 1969 | 17 Feb 1970 |
| 11. | Charan Singh | 18 Feb 1970 | 01 Oct 1970 |
| 12. | President’s Rule | 01 Oct 1970 | 18 Oct 1970 |
| 13. | Tribhuvana Narayana Singh | 18 Oct 1970 | 03 Apr 1971 |
| 14. | Kamlapati Tripathi | 04 Apr 1971 | 12 Jun 1973 |
| 15. | President’s Rule | 13 Jun 1973 | 08 Nov 1973 |
| 16. | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna | 08 Nov 1973 | 04 Mar 1974 |
| 17. | Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna | 05 Mar 1974 | 29 Nov 1975 |
| 18. | President’s Rule | 30 Nov 1975 | 21 Jan 1976 |
| 19. | N.D. Tiwari | 21 Jan 1976 | 30 Apr 1977 |
| 20. | President’s Rule | 30 Apr 1977 | 23 Jun 1977 |
| 21. | Ram Naresh Yadav | 23 Jun 1977 | 27 Feb 1979 |
| 22. | Babu Bansari Das | 28 Feb 1979 | 17 Feb 1980 |
| 23. | President’s Rule | 17 Feb 1980 | 09 Jun 1980 |
| 24. | V. P. Singh | 09 Jun 1980 | 18 Jul 1982 |
| 25. | Sripati Mishra | 19 Jul 1982 | 02 Aug 1984 |
| 26. | N. D. Tiwari | 03 Aug 1984 | 10 Mar 1985 |
| 27. | N. D. Tiwari | 11 Mar 1985 | 24 Sep 1985 |
| 28. | Vir Bahadur Singh | 25 Sep 1985 | 05 Dec 1989 |
| 29. | Mulayam Singh Yadav | 05 Dec 1989 | 24 Jun 1991 |
| 30. | Kalyan Singh | 24 Jul 1991 | 06 Dec 1992 |
| 31. | President’s Rule | 06 Dec 1992 | 04 Dec 1993 |
| 32. | Mulayam Singh Yadav | 04 Dec 1993 | 03 Jun 1995 |
| 33. | Mayawati | 03 Jun 1995 | 18 Oct 1995 |
| 34. | President’s Rule | 18 Oct 1995 | 17 Oct 1996 |
| 35. | President’s Rule | 17 Oct 1996 | 21 Mar 1997 |
| 36. | Mayawati | 21 Mar 1997 | 21 Sep 1997 |
| 37. | Kalyan Singh | 21 Sep 1997 | 12 Nov 1999 |
| 38. | Ram Prakash Gupta | 12 Nov 1999 | 28 Oct 2000 |
| 39. | Rajnath Singh | 28 Oct 2000 | 08 Mar 2002 |
| 40. | President’s Rule | 08 Mar 2002 | 03 May 2002 |
| 41. | Mayawati | 03 May 2002 | 29 Aug 2003 |
| 42. | Mulayam Singh Yadav | 29 Aug 2003 | 13 May 2007 |
| 43. | Mayawati | 13 May 2007 | 15 Mar 2012 |
| 44. | Akhilesh Yadav | 15 Mar 2012 | 19 Mar 2017 |
| 45. | Yogi Adityanath | 19 Mar 2017 | 25 Mar 2022 |
| 46. | Yogi Adityanath | 25 Mar 2022 | Present |
On January 26, 1950, Govind Ballabh Pant, the premier of the United Provinces, assumed the role of the first Chief Minister of the newly renamed Uttar Pradesh.
Yogi Adityanath, a prominent Indian Hindu monk and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, assumed office as the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on March 19, 2017.
Yogi Adityanath, a stalwart of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
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