Knowledge Bank: Who Was the First Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh? Here's the Complete List of All CMs and Their Political Parties
Sagar J January 15, 2025 11:20 AM

Uttar Pradesh, the largest and politically most influential state in India, has witnessed a dynamic political landscape since its formation. Numerous leaders from various political parties have taken on the responsibility of governing this pivotal state. Here's a detailed look at Uttar Pradesh's first Chief Minister and the complete list of all CMs along with their political affiliations.

First Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

The first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh was Govind Ballabh Pant from the Indian National Congress (INC). He served from January 26, 1950, to December 27, 1954, and played a key role in laying the foundation for the state’s administration and development during its formative years.

List of Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Their Political Parties

  1. Govind Ballabh Pant (1950–1954) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  2. Sampurnanand (1954–1960) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  3. Chandra Bhanu Gupta (Multiple terms between 1960–1970) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  4. Sucheta Kripalani (1963–1967) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  5. Charan Singh (1967–1968, 1970) - Bharatiya Kranti Dal (BKD)
  6. Tribhuvan Narain Singh (1970–1971) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  7. Kamalapati Tripathi (1971–1973) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  8. Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna (1973–1975) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  9. N. D. Tiwari (Multiple terms: 1976–1977, 1984–1985) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  10. Ram Naresh Yadav (1977–1979) - Janata Party (JP)
  11. Banarasi Das (1979–1980) - Janata Party (JP)
  12. Vishwanath Pratap Singh (1980–1982) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  13. Sripati Mishra (1982–1984) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  14. Vir Bahadur Singh (1985–1988) - Indian National Congress (INC)
  15. Mulayam Singh Yadav (Multiple terms: 1989–1991, 1993–1995, 2003–2007) - Samajwadi Party (SP)
  16. Kalyan Singh (1991–1992, 1997–1999) - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
  17. Mayawati (Multiple terms: 1995, 1997, 2002–2003, 2007–2012) - Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
  18. Akhilesh Yadav (2012–2017) - Samajwadi Party (SP)
  19. Yogi Adityanath (2017–Present as of 2025) - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Significance of Leadership in Uttar Pradesh

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh holds immense political and administrative influence. Each leader has contributed to addressing the state’s challenges, including agriculture, education, industrial growth, and law and order. With leaders from different political parties like the Congress, BJP, SP, BSP, and others, the state has seen diverse governance styles and policies over the years.

This overview highlights the evolving political narrative of Uttar Pradesh while recognizing the contributions of its leaders and their parties in shaping the state's legacy.

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