India's Longest-Serving Chief Ministers: From Chamling to Nitish Kumar's Tenth Term

Nov 15, 2025 09:44 pm CST

As Nitish Kumar prepares for his tenth term as Bihar's Chief Minister following NDA's victory, we examine India's political landscape by ranking the ten longest-serving chief ministers in Indian history. From Pawan Kumar Chamling's record 24-year tenure in Sikkim to Parkash Singh Badal's multiple terms in Punjab, this comprehensive overview highlights the remarkable political longevity of regional leaders who have shaped India's state governance for decades.