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List of Chief Ministers of Delhi

Published: Oct 1, 2026
Updated: Oct 1, 2026
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Source: Election Commission of India (ECI) Form 26

List of Chief Ministers of Delhi

Explore the complete chronological list of all Chief Ministers of the National Capital Territory of Delhi from 1952 to 2026. Review terms, parties, alliances, and capital governance milestones.

Total Terms
10 Terms
8 Distinct Leaders
Current Chief Minister
Rekha Gupta
BJP (NDA)
Longest Serving CM
Sheila Dikshit
15 yrs, 25 days
First Chief Minister
Ch. Brahm Prakash
1952 (Part C State)
# Chief Minister Party Alliance Took Office – Left Office Duration / Term
1
CP
Chaudhary Brahm Prakash
Nangloi Jat
INC INDIA 17 Mar 1952 – 12 Feb 1955 2 yrs, 332 days
2
GS
Gurmukh Nihal Singh
Daryaganj
INC INDIA 12 Feb 1955 – 31 Oct 1956 1 yr, 262 days
3
MK
Madan Lal Khurana
Moti Nagar
BJP NDA 2 Dec 1993 – 26 Feb 1996 2 yrs, 86 days
4
SV
Sahib Singh Verma
Shalimar Bagh
BJP NDA 26 Feb 1996 – 12 Oct 1998 2 yrs, 228 days
5
SS
Sushma Swaraj
Balaram
BJP NDA 12 Oct 1998 – 3 Dec 1998 52 days
6
SD
Sheila Dikshit
Gole Market / New Delhi
INC INDIA 3 Dec 1998 – 28 Dec 2013 15 yrs, 25 days
7
AK
New Delhi
AAP INDIA 28 Dec 2013 – 14 Feb 2014 48 days
8
AK
New Delhi
AAP INDIA 14 Feb 2015 – 17 Sep 2024 9 yrs, 216 days
9
AM
Kalkaji
AAP INDIA 21 Sep 2024 – Feb 2025 150 days
10
RG
Rekha Gupta
Shalimar Bagh
BJP NDA Feb 2025 – Incumbent 1st Term (Active)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Delhi Chief Ministers

Who is the current Chief Minister of Delhi?
Smt. Rekha Gupta is the Chief Minister of Delhi, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Who was the longest-serving Chief Minister of Delhi?
Smt. Sheila Dikshit of the Indian National Congress served as Chief Minister for three consecutive terms totaling 15 years and 25 days from 1998 to 2013.
Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Delhi?
Sushma Swaraj became the first woman Chief Minister of Delhi in October 1998.
Who was the first Chief Minister of Delhi?
Chaudhary Brahm Prakash was Delhi’s first Chief Minister at age 34 in 1952.
When was the Legislative Assembly of Delhi re-established?
The Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi was re-established under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991.