List of Chief Ministers of Jammu & Kashmir

Discover the complete chronological directory of all Chief Ministers of Jammu & Kashmir from 1965 to 2026. Explore their terms, political parties, alliances, and regional milestones.

Total Terms

14 Terms

10 Distinct Leaders

Current Chief Minister

Omar Abdullah

JKNC (INDIA)

Longest Serving CM

Dr. Farooq Abdullah

11 yrs, 16 days

First Chief Minister

Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq

1965 (6th Amendment)

#	Chief Minister	Party	Alliance	Took Office – Left Office	Duration / Term
1	GS Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq Tankipura	INC	INDIA	30 Mar 1965 – 12 Dec 1971	6 yrs, 257 days
2	SQ Syed Mir Qasim Verinag	INC	INDIA	12 Dec 1971 – 25 Feb 1975	3 yrs, 75 days
3	SA Sheikh Abdullah Ganderbal	JKNC	INDIA	25 Feb 1975 – 26 Mar 1977	2 yrs, 29 days
4	SA Sheikh Abdullah Ganderbal	JKNC	INDIA	9 Jul 1977 – 8 Sep 1982	5 yrs, 61 days
5	FA Farooq Abdullah Ganderbal	JKNC	INDIA	8 Sep 1982 – 2 Jul 1984	1 yr, 298 days
6	GS Ghulam Mohammad Shah MLC	Other	Other	2 Jul 1984 – 6 Mar 1986	1 yr, 247 days
7	FA Farooq Abdullah Ganderbal	JKNC	INDIA	7 Nov 1986 – 19 Jan 1990	3 yrs, 73 days
8	FA Farooq Abdullah Ganderbal	JKNC	INDIA	9 Oct 1996 – 18 Oct 2002	6 yrs, 9 days
9	MS Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Pahalgam	JKPDP	Other	2 Nov 2002 – 2 Nov 2005	3 yrs, 0 days
10	GA Ghulam Nabi Azad Bhaderwah	INC	INDIA	2 Nov 2005 – 11 Jul 2008	2 yrs, 252 days
11	OA Omar Abdullah Ganderbal	JKNC	INDIA	5 Jan 2009 – 8 Jan 2015	6 yrs, 3 days
12	MS Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Anantnag	JKPDP	NDA	1 Mar 2015 – 7 Jan 2016	312 days
13	MM Mehbooba Mufti Anantnag	JKPDP	NDA	4 Apr 2016 – 19 Jun 2018	2 yrs, 76 days
14	OA Omar Abdullah Ganderbal	JKNC	INDIA	16 Oct 2024 – Incumbent	2nd Term (Active)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jammu & Kashmir Chief Ministers

Who is the current Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir?

Shri Omar Abdullah is the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, assuming office on 16 October 2024 representing the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC).

Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir?

Mehbooba Mufti was the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, serving from April 2016 to June 2018 representing the JKPDP.

Who is ‘Sher-e-Kashmir’?

Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah is famously revered as Sher-e-Kashmir for his foundational role in Kashmir’s political history and accession.

When did the title change from Prime Minister to Chief Minister in J&K?

The designation was changed from Prime Minister to Chief Minister on 30 March 1965 through the 6th Amendment of the J&K Constitution, with G. M. Sadiq becoming the first Chief Minister.

Which constituency does Chief Minister Omar Abdullah represent?

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah represents the Ganderbal Assembly Constituency.

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