Gujarat Chief Minister list updated - Summary
Having the Gujarat Chief Minister list is useful to know who has led the state since it was formed. The Chief Minister is chosen by the governor and leads the council of ministers. They are responsible to the legislative assembly. The Chief Minister serves for five years and can continue if the assembly supports them.
Complete Gujarat Chief Minister List (Past and Present)
Gujarat was created on 1 May 1960. This happened after separating Gujarati-speaking areas from the old Bombay State. It was part of the Mahagujarat movement. Since 1960, leaders from different political parties have been the Chief Minister of Gujarat. For example, Jivraj Narayan Mehta from the Indian National Congress was the first Chief Minister of the state.
Overview of Gujarat Chief Ministers Throughout History
Over the years, Gujarat has had various leaders take the position of Chief Minister. Each has played a role in the state’s development and history. Knowing this list helps you understand the political journey of Gujarat. Below, you can find a detailed list of all the Chief Ministers and their terms.
Recent Updates to the Gujarat Chief Minister List in 2025
The latest update to the Gujarat Chief Minister list shows a change in leadership. Vijay Rupani and his Cabinet resigned, and Bhupendrabhai Patel was sworn in as the new Chief Minister. This change shows the current political situation of the state. In recent elections, voting for the Ghatlodia seat happened on December 5, 2022, and counting was finished on December 8.
Gujarat Chief Minister List Table
Chief Minister | From | To | Party Name |
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Bhupendrabhai Patel | 13-Sep-21 | Present | BJP |
Vijay Rupani | 26-Dec-17 | 13-Sep-21 | BJP |
Vijay Rupani | 7-Aug-16 | 26-Dec-17 | BJP |
Anandiben Patel | 22-May-14 | 07-Aug-16 | BJP |
Narendra Modi | 20-Dec-12 | 22-May-14 | BJP |
Narendra Modi | 23-Dec-07 | 20-Dec-12 | BJP |
Narendra Modi | 22-Dec-02 | 22-Dec-07 | BJP |
Narendra Modi | 7-Oct-01 | 22-Dec-02 | BJP |
Keshubhai Patel | 4-Mar-98 | 06-Oct-01 | BJP |
Dilip Parikh | 28-Oct-97 | 04-Mar-98 | BJP |
Shankersinh Vaghela | 23-Oct-96 | 27-Oct-97 | BJP |
President’s rule | 19-Sep-96 | 23-Oct-96 | N/A |
Suresh Mehta | 21-Oct-95 | 19-Sep-96 | BJP |
Keshubhai Patel | 14-Mar-95 | 21-Oct-95 | BJP |
Chhabildas Mehta | 17-Feb-94 | 13-Mar-95 | INC |
Chimanbhai Patel | 25-Oct-90 | 17-Feb-94 | Janata Dal (Gujarat) |
Chimanbhai Patel | 4-Mar-90 | 25-Oct-90 | Janata Dal |
Madhav Singh Solanki | 10-Dec-89 | 03-Mar-90 | INC |
Amarsinh Chaudhary | 6-Jul-85 | 09-Dec-89 | INC |
Madhav Singh Solanki | 11-Mar-85 | 06-Jul-85 | INC |
Madhav Singh Solanki | 7-Jun-80 | 10-Mar-85 | INC |
President’s rule | 17-Feb-80 | 06-Jun-80 | N/A |
Babubhai J. Patel | 11-Apr-77 | 17-Feb-80 | Janata Party |
Madhav Singh Solanki | 24-Dec-76 | 10-Apr-77 | INC |
President’s rule | 12-Mar-76 | 24-Dec-76 | N/A |
Babubhai J. Patel | 18-Jun-75 | 12-Mar-76 | INC |
President’s rule | 9-Feb-74 | 18-Jun-75 | N/A |
Chimanbhai Patel | 17-Jul-73 | 09-Feb-74 | INC |
Ghanshyam Oza | 17-Mar-72 | 17-Jul-73 | INC |
President’s rule | 13-May-71 | 17-Mar-72 | N/A |
Hitendra Kanaiyalal | 3-Apr-67 | 12-May-71 | INC |
Hitendra Kanaiyalal | 19-Sep-65 | 03-Apr-67 | INC |
Balwantrai Mehta | 19-Sep-63 | 19-Sep-65 | INC |
Jivraj Narayan Mehta | 3-Mar-62 | 19-Sep-63 | INC |
Jivraj Narayan Mehta | 1-May-60 | 03-Mar-62 | INC |
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