Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh from 2000-2025, List, Party Name

The state of Chhattisgarh was formed out of Madhya Pradesh on 1st November, 2000. The First Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh was Ajit Jogi, he represented the Indian National Congress Party from the year 2000 to 2003. The Longest-Serving Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh is Raman Singh, who represented the Bharatiya Janata Party for 15 consecutive years. As of April 2025, the Current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh is Vishnu Deo Sai of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was sworn in on 13th December 2023, after BJP won the state assembly elections.

Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh

The state of Chhattisgarh was separated from Madhya Pradesh on 1st November, 2000, as a result of the ‘Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Act’. The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh is the chief executive of the state. Four people have served as the Chief Minister of Chattisgarh since its formation. The Current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh is Vishnu Deo Sai, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party. 

List of Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh from 2000 to 2025

There have been two Major Ruling Parties in Chhattisgarh, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress. Both of these parties have contributed to the state’s development by introducing various schemes, such as, Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, Sanchar Kranti Yojana, Godhan Nyay Yojana, etc. In the below table we have shared an insight to the List of Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh including the time period they served for, their particular political party and their tenure as Chief Ministers. 

First Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh 

After the separation of Chhattisgarh from the state of Madhya Pradesh on 1st November, 2000, Ajit Jogi became the First Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, representing the Indian National Congress from November 2000 to December 2003. He was a bureaucrat-turned-politician, well known for his administrative skills and intellectual governance. Even after his tenure Ajit Jyoji, remains to be an important figure in Chhattisgarh politics.

Current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh

The Current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh is Vishnu Deo Sai, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party. He took office on 13th December 2023, following BJP’s victory in the state assembly elections. He is the fourth Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. A veteran politician and former Union Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai comes from a tribal background and puts great emphasis on the welfare of the tribes.

Longest-Serving Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh

The Longest-Serving Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh is Raman Singh, who represented the Bharatiya Janata Party for 15 consecutive years from December 7, 2003 to December 17, 2018. He was the Second Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh taking office after Ajit Jyogi. Having completed his tenure in 2018, Raman Singh did not leave politics, he has continued to be an effective force in Bharatiya Janata Party, advising the party on strategies and campaigns in Chhattisgarh as well as at the national level.