Meghalaya, often referred to as the “Abode of Clouds,” is a state in the northeast region of India. Meghalaya was created by dividing the state of Assam into two districts, namely the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills. Since then, Meghalaya has seen several influential and forward-thinking leaders serve as Chief Ministers. Each of them has played a vital role in shaping the state’s political direction and supporting its social and economic development. Their contributions have helped Meghalaya grow while keeping its unique cultural identity intact.
Chief Ministers of Meghalaya
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya is the head of the state government, responsible for policy-making, development planning, and maintaining law and order. Since its formation in 1972, the state has seen 12 prominent personalities serve as Chief Minister, each playing a key role in shaping Meghalaya’s political and developmental journey. The First Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Williamson A. Sangma, is remembered as a founding father of the state and a strong voice for tribal identity and autonomy.
List of Chief Ministers of Meghalaya (1970-2025)
Since its formation in 1972, there have been 12 Chief Ministers of Meghalaya, six of whom were from the Indian National Congress. Meghalaya has come under President’s Rule twice in its history, first in 1991 and later in 2009, both due to political instability.
| List of Chief Ministers of Meghalaya (1970-2025) | ||||
| S.No | Name | Constituency | Tenure | Party |
| 1. | Williamson A. Sangma | Baghmara | 2 April 1970- 18 March 1972 | All Party Hill Leaders Conference |
| 2. | Williamson A. Sangma | Baghmara | 18 March 1972- 21 November 1976 | All Party Hill Leaders Conference |
| 3. | Williamson A. Sangma | Baghmara | 21 November 1976- 3 March 1978 | Indian National Congress |
| 4. | Darwin Diengdoh Pugh | Mawkhar | 10 Mar 1978- 6 May 1979 | All Party Hill Leaders Conference |
| 5. | B. B. Lyngdoh | Lynkerdem | 7 May 1979-7 May 1981 | All Party Hill Leaders Conference |
| 6. | Williamson A. Sangma | Baghmara | 7 May 1981- 24 February 1983 | Indian National Congress |
| 7. | B. B. Lyngdoh | Lynkerdem | 2 March 1983- 31 March 1983 | All Party Hill Leaders Conference |
| 8. | Williamson A. Sangma | Baghmara | 2 April 1983- 5 February 1988 | Indian National Congress |
| 9. | P. A. Sangma | Tura | 6 February 1988- 25 March 1990 | Indian National Congress |
| 10. | B.B Lyngdoh | Lynderkem | 16 Mar 1990- 10 October 1991 | Hill People’s Union |
| 11. | Vacant | NA | 11 October 1991- 5 February 1992 | NA |
| 12. | D.D Lapang | Nongpoh | 5 Feb 1992- 19 Feb 1993 | Indian National Congress |
| 12. | S.C Marak | Resubelpara | 19 Feb 1933- 27 Feb 1998 | Indian national Congress |
| 13. | S.C Marak | Resubelpara | 27 Feb 1998-10 March 1998 | Indian National Congress |
| 14. | B.B Lyngdoh | Lyngkyrdem | 10 Mar 1998-8 March 2000 | United Democratic Party |
| 15. | E. K. Mawlong | Umroi | 8 Mar 2000- 8 Dec 2001 | United Democratic Party |
| 16. | Flinder Anderson Khonglam | Sohra | 8 Dec 2001- 4 Mar 2003 | Independent |
| 17. | D.D Lapang | Nongpoh | 4 Mar 2003-15 June 2006 | Indian National Congress |
| 18. | J. Dringbell Rymbai | Jirang | 15 June 2006- 10 March 2007 | Indian National Congress |
| 19. | D.D Lapang | Nongpoh | 10 Mar 2007-4 March 2008 | Indian National Congress |
| 20. | D.D Lapang | Nongpoh | 4 Mar 2008- 19 March 2008 | Indian National Congress |
| 21. | Donkupar Roy | Shella | 19 Mar 2008- 18 March 2009 | United Democratic Party |
| 22. | Vacant | – | 18 Mar 2009-12 May 2009 | – |
| 23. | D.D Lapang | Nongpoh | 13 May 2009-19 April 2010 | Indian National Congress |
| 24. | Mukul Sangma | Ampati | 20 April 2010-5 March 2013 | Indian National Congress |
| 25. | Conrad Sangma | South Tura | 6 Mar 2013- Incumbent | National People’s Party |
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First Chief Minister of Meghalaya
Captain Williamson A. Sangma was the First Chief Minister of Meghalaya and is widely regarded as the architect and founding father of the state. He initially served as the head of the autonomous state from April 2, 1970, and continued as the First Chief Minister of Meghalaya attained full statehood on January 21, 1972, serving until March 23, 1978.
Current Chief Minister of Meghalaya
Conrad Kongkal Sangma is an Indian politician who is the 12th and Current Chief Minister of Meghalaya since 2018. In the late 1990s, Sangma began his political career as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) campaign manager for his father, P. A. Sangma. He had held a number of significant positions in the state government, including Finance, Power, Tourism, GAD, and IT. Within ten days of becoming a minister, he presented Meghalaya’s first annual budget.
Longest-serving Chief Minister of Meghalaya
Mukul Manda Sangma is the 11th Chief Minister of Meghalaya (2010-2018) and is currently the leader of the opposition in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. With an incredible tenure of eight years, Mukul Sangma is the longest-serving Chief Minister of Meghalaya. Significant advancements in governance under his direction were made, with a focus on developmental projects and meeting the many demands of the state’s citizens.
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