- By Ridam Sharma
- Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:46 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Longest Serving Chief Minister of Bihar: The current Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, is the longest-serving Chief Minister of Bihar. The leader of Janata Dal (United) his a cumulative tenure of more than 18 years and 90 days, surpassing all previous records held in the state. The man has been known to dominate Bihar's political landscape ever since his first stint in March 2000, which only lasted for 7 days. But, soon he returned as the Chief Minister of Bihar in November 2005 and has strongly maintained his position ever since, except for the short time in 2014-15, when Jitan Ram Manjhi was elected as the CM of Bihar.
Nitish Kumar’s Political History As The Chief Minister Of Bihar:
| Chief Minister | Tenure | Total No. of Days | Election (Term) |
| Nitish Kumar | March 3, 2000 – March 10, 2000 | 7 days | 2000 (12th) |
| Rabri Devi | March 11, 2000 – March 6, 2005 | 4 years, 360 days | - |
| Nitish Kumar | November 24, 2005 – May 20, 2014 | 8 years, 177 days | Oct. 2005 (14th), 2010 (15th) |
| Jitan Ram Manjhi | May 20, 2014 – February 22, 2015 | 278 days | - |
| Nitish Kumar | February 22, 2015 – Incumbent | 10 years, 5 days | 2015 (16th), 2020 (17th) |
*President's rule was imposed during the period (March 7th – 24 November 24th, 2005)
*Elections were held to elect the 13th Assembly in February 2005, but no government was formed.
Before Nitish Kumar, Shri Krishna Sinha of the Indian National Congress was the longest serving Chief Minister of Bihar, with a total tenure of 13 years and 169 days. He was the first CM of Bihar (15 August 1947 – 31 January 1961).
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In short, the longest-serving Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, has gone through numerous tenures, and his administration brought significant policies in the sectors of healthcare, education, and connectivity.
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His overall long tenure has witnessed numerous transformations in Bihar’s political landscape, led by changing alliances and rising people's expectations. His record as the longest-serving Chief Minister showcases his relevance in governance. Additionally, the man has built a long-lasting legacy for himself, which makes him an important name in Bihar politics.