Karnataka Chief Ministers from 1947 to 2025, Names and Political Parties

Karnataka has seen a rich and dynamic political journey since its formation as a separate state in 1956. The Chief Minister of Karnataka has been central to shaping the state’s development, governance, and political direction. Karnataka’s political administration has been represented by various parties such as the Indian National Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Janata Dal. Their leadership has reflected the state’s domestic and national aspirations. Sri Siddaramaiah,  a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, is the Current Chief Minister of Karnataka.

List of Chief Ministers of Karnataka from 1947 to 2025

Karnataka has seen a rich political history since it became a part of the Indian Union. Formerly known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state has been administered by various Chief Ministers. In the table below, we have shared a List of Chief Ministers of Karnataka from 1947-2025, including the parties they have represented.                          

First Chief Minister of Karnataka 

K Chengalaraya Reddy was the First Chief Minister of Karnataka ( then known as the Mysore state). He took office on October 25, 1947, and served until March 30, 1952. Reddy was a freedom fighter and an important leader of the Indian National Congress. He also helped in the transition of the princely State of Mysore into the state after independence. 

Current Chief Minister of Karnataka

Siddaramaiah is the Current Chief Minister of Karnataka and also served as Chief Minister from 2013 to 2018 and joined the office again from May 20, 2023, becoming the first person to complete a full five-year term in Karnataka in four decades. In his Political Career, he has held various significant positions, including Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Finance also recognized for his work towards the rights and welfare of backward and marginalized communities.

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Longest-Serving Chief Minister of Karnataka

1. Devaraj Urs served as Karnataka’s Chief Minister for nearly seven years, making him the longest to hold the position in the state’s history. He made significant efforts to support backward classes by introducing reservations in education and government jobs. His focus on the employment and education sector not only made him a prominent leader but also a facilitator of social justice and welfare.