Chief Ministers of Mizoram (1952–2025), Full List & Party Details

Mizoram, initially part of Assam as the Lushai Hills District, became a Union Territory on 21 January 1972 and achieved full statehood on 20 February 1987. Since 1972, the state has been led by Five Prominent Chief Ministers representing four political parties. The First Chief Minister was Ch. Chhunga, who served from 1972 to 1977 under the Mizo Union. The shortest-serving Chief Minister was Laldenga, who held office for 146 days in 1986–1987. Mizoram has experienced President’s Rule three times. The major ruling parties include the Mizo Union, Indian National Congress (INC), Mizo National Front (MNF), and Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM).

Chief Ministers of Mizoram

Chief Minister of Mizoram serves as the head of the state government and is appointed by the Governor. Following the 2023 Mizoram Legislative Assembly Election, Lalduhoma of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) became the 6th Chief Ministers of Mizoram, taking oath on 8 December 2023. The state’s political landscape has been shaped by leaders focusing on regional development, cultural preservation, and peace-building, particularly after the Mizoram Peace Accord of 1986.

List of Chief Ministers of Mizoram from 1952 to 2025

The major ruling parties, Indian National Congress (INC), Mizo National Front (MNF), and Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), have prioritized promoting Mizo culture, improving infrastructure, and implementing welfare schemes like rural development programs and education initiatives. Below is the List of Chief Ministers of Mizoram from 1972 to 2025, including their tenures, parties, and constituencies.

Current Chief Minister of Mizoram

Following the Mizoram Legislative Assembly Election 2023, Lalduhoma, leader of the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), was appointed as the Chief Minister of Mizoram on 8 December 2023. He is a former Indian Police Service officer. Lalduhoma represents the Serchhip constituency. His tenure focuses on governance reforms, economic development, and promoting transparency, with key portfolios including Finance, Vigilance, and General Administration.

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First Chief Minister of Mizoram

Ch. Chhunga was the First Chief Minister of Mizoram, serving from 3 May 1972 to 10 May 1977 under the Mizo Union. He played a pivotal role in Mizoram’s transition to a Union Territory and laid the foundation for its governance. Chhunga facilitated the merger of the Mizo Union with the Indian National Congress and contributed to Mizoram’s early infrastructure and educational development.

Longest-Serving Chief Minister of Mizoram

Lal Thanhawla of the Indian National Congress is Mizoram’s longest-serving Chief Minister of Mizoram, with a cumulative tenure of over 21 years across five terms (1984–1986, 1989–1993, 1993–1998, 2008–2013, 2013–2018). Representing the Serchhip constituency, he introduced policies for rural development, education, and cultural preservation, significantly shaping Mizoram’s socio-political landscape.