- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Sun, 17 Aug 2025 03:38 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bihar Chief Ministers List: Bihar chief ministerial office has been a cornerstone of the state's governance since independence in 1947. The position has evolved significantly, reflecting the dynamic nature of Indian democracy and Bihar's unique political culture.
Bihar, located in eastern part of India, is known for its rich history, culture, and political significance. It has played a crucial role in shaping India's past, being home to ancient universities like Nalanda and significant movements during the freedom struggle.
The state has seen multiple leaders from different parties since its formation, each contributing to its development. Since 1947, Bihar has had 23 individuals serve as Chief Ministers.
From Shri Krishna Sinha, who became the first Chief Minister after independence, to the Nitish Kumar, each leader has contributed to shaping Bihar developmental trajectory.
As of now, Nitish Kumar is the current Chief Minister, having assumed office in January 2024. His leadership has been central to Bihar politics for over two decades.
Full Chief Ministers List of Bihar:
Sr. No. | Portrait | Chief Minister Name | Term Start | Term End | Duration | Party |
1 |
| Shri Krishna Sinha | 15 Aug 1947 | 31 Jan 1961 | 13 years, 169 days | Indian National Congress |
2 |
| Deep Narayan Singh | 1 Feb 1961 | 18 Feb 1961 | 17 days | Indian National Congress |
3 |
| Binodanand Jha | 18 Feb 1961 | 2 Oct 1963 | 2 years, 226 days | Indian National Congress |
4 |
| Krishna Ballabh Sahay | 2 Oct 1963 | 5 Mar 1967 | 3 years, 154 days | Indian National Congress |
5 |
| Mahamaya Prasad Sinha | 5 Mar 1967 | 28 Jan 1968 | 329 days | Jana Kranti Dal |
6 |
| Satish Prasad Singh | 28 Jan 1968 | 1 Feb 1968 | 4 days | Shoshit Dal |
7 |
| B. P. Mandal | 1 Feb 1968 | 22 Mar 1968 | 50 days | Independent |
8 |
| Bhola Paswan Shastri | 22 Mar 1968 | 29 Jun 1968 | 99 days | Indian National Congress |
9 |
| Harihar Singh | 26 Feb 1969 | 22 Jun 1969 | 116 days | Indian National Congress |
8 |
| Bhola Paswan Shastri | 22 Jun 1969 | 4 Jul 1969 | 12 days | Indian National Congress (O) |
10 |
| Daroga Prasad Rai | 16 Feb 1970 | 22 Dec 1970 | 309 days | Indian National Congress (R) |
11 |
| Karpoori Thakur | 22 Dec 1970 | 2 Jun 1971 | 162 days | Socialist Party |
8 |
| Bhola Paswan Shastri | 2 Jun 1971 | 9 Jan 1972 | 221 days | Indian National Congress (R) |
12 |
| Kedar Pandey | 19 Mar 1972 | 2 Jul 1973 | 1 year, 105 days | Indian National Congress (R) |
13 |
| Abdul Ghafoor | 2 Jul 1973 | 11 Apr 1975 | 1 year, 283 days | Indian National Congress (R) |
14 | Jagannath Mishra | 11 Apr 1975 | 30 Apr 1977 | 2 years, 19 days | Indian National Congress (R) | |
11 |
| Karpoori Thakur | 24 Jun 1977 | 21 Apr 1979 | 1 year, 301 days | Janata Party |
15 |
| Ram Sundar Das | 21 Apr 1979 | 17 Feb 1980 | 302 days | Janata Party |
14 | Jagannath Mishra | 8 Jun 1980 | 14 Aug 1983 | 3 years, 67 days | Indian National Congress (I) | |
16 |
| Chandrashekhar Singh | 14 Aug 1983 | 12 Mar 1985 | 1 year, 210 days | Indian National Congress (I) |
17 |
| Bindeshwari Dubey | 12 Mar 1985 | 13 Feb 1988 | 2 years, 338 days | Indian National Congress (I) |
18 |
| Bhagwat Jha Azad | 13 Feb 1988 | 10 Mar 1989 | 1 year, 25 days | Indian National Congress (I) |
19 |
| Satyendra Narayan Sinha | 11 Mar 1989 | 6 Dec 1989 | 270 days | Indian National Congress (I) |
14 | Jagannath Mishra | 6 Dec 1989 | 10 Mar 1990 | 94 days | Indian National Congress (I) | |
20 |
| Lalu Prasad Yadav | 10 Mar 1990 | 28 Mar 1995 | 5 years, 18 days | Janata Dal |
20 |  | Lalu Prasad Yadav | 4 Apr 1995 | 25 Jul 1997 | 2 years, 112 days | Janata Dal/RJD |
21 |
| Rabri Devi | 25 Jul 1997 | 11 Feb 1999 | 1 year, 201 days | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
21 |
| Rabri Devi | 9 Mar 1999 | 2 Mar 2000 | 359 days | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
22 |
| Nitish Kumar | 3 Mar 2000 | 10 Mar 2000 | 7 days | Samata Party |
21 |
| Rabri Devi | 11 Mar 2000 | 6 Mar 2005 | 4 years, 360 days | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
22 |
| Nitish Kumar | 24 Nov 2005 | 20 May 2014 | 8 years, 177 days | Janata Dal (United) |
23 |
| Jitan Ram Manjhi | 20 May 2014 | 22 Feb 2015 | 278 days | Janata Dal (United) |
22 |
| Nitish Kumar | 22 Feb 2015 | Present | 10 years+ | Janata Dal (United) |
CMs Portrait Image Credit: Wikipedia
Bihar chief minister legacy shows the democratic spirit of India, showcasing diverse leadership styles and political ideologies. From the pioneering days of Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar development focused governance, each tenure has contributed uniquely to Bihar growth story and continues shaping its future.