List of Chief Ministers of Sikkim

Explore the complete chronological list of all Chief Ministers of Sikkim from its accession in 1974 to 2026. Review terms, political parties, alliances, and green state milestones.

Total Terms

7 Terms

6 Distinct Leaders

Current Chief Minister

Prem Singh Tamang

SKM (NDA)

Longest Serving CM

Pawan Kumar Chamling

24 yrs, 165 days

First Chief Minister

Kazi Lhendup Dorjee

1974 (Accession)

#	Chief Minister	Party	Alliance	Took Office – Left Office	Duration / Term
1	KD Kazi Lhendup Dorjee Tashiding	INC	INDIA	16 May 1974 – 18 Aug 1979	5 yrs, 94 days
2	NB Nar Bahadur Bhandari Soreng	Other	Other	18 Oct 1979 – 11 May 1984	4 yrs, 206 days
3	BG B. B. Gurung Jorethang-Nayabazar	INC	INDIA	11 May 1984 – 25 May 1984	14 days
4	NB Nar Bahadur Bhandari Soreng	Other	Other	8 Mar 1985 – 17 May 1994	9 yrs, 70 days
5	SL Sanchaman Limboo Upper Burtuk	Other	Other	18 May 1994 – 12 Dec 1994	208 days
6	PC Pawan Kumar Chamling Namchi-Singhithang	SDF	Other	12 Dec 1994 – 27 May 2019	24 yrs, 165 days
7	PT Prem Singh Tamang Rhenock	SKM	NDA	27 May 2019 – Incumbent	2nd Term (Active)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sikkim Chief Ministers

Who is the current Chief Minister of Sikkim?

Shri Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) is the Chief Minister of Sikkim, serving his second term since May 2019 representing the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM).

Who was India’s longest-serving Chief Minister?

Pawan Kumar Chamling holds the record as India’s longest-serving Chief Minister, leading Sikkim continuously for 24 years and 165 days from 1994 to 2019.

Who was the first Chief Minister of Sikkim?

Kazi Lhendup Dorjee was the first Chief Minister of Sikkim after its transition from a monarchy into the 22nd State of India in 1975.

Which constituency does the Chief Minister represent?

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang represents the Rhenock and Poklok-Kamrang Assembly Constituencies in Sikkim.

When did Sikkim join the Indian Union?

Sikkim became the 22nd State of the Indian Union on 16 May 1975 under the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act.

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