Explore the Karnataka Chief chief ministers list with the leaders who have headed the state government over time. This page is useful for historical reference, political research, and exam preparation.
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Chengalaraya Reddy | 25-Oct-1947 | 30-Mar-1952 |
| 2 | Kengal Hanumanthaiah | 30-Mar-1952 | 19-Aug-1956 |
| 3 | Kadidal Manjappa | 19-Aug-1956 | 31-Oct-1956 |
| 4 | S. Nijalingappa | 01-Nov-1956 | 10-Apr-1957 |
| 5 | S. Nijalingappa | 10-Apr-1957 | 16-May-1958 |
| 6 | B.D. Jatti | 16-May-1958 | 09-Mar-1962 |
| 7 | S.R. Kanthi | 14-Mar-1962 | 20-Jun-1962 |
| 8 | S. Nijalingappa | 21-Jun-1962 | 03-Mar-1967 |
| 9 | S. Nijalingappa | 03-Mar-1967 | 29-May-1968 |
| 10 | Veerendra Patil | 29-May-1968 | 18-Mar-1971 |
| 11 | D. Devaraj Urs | 20-Mar-1972 | 31-Dec-1977 |
| 12 | D. Devaraj Urs | 28-Feb-1978 | 07-Jan-1980 |
| 13 | R. Gundu Rao | 12-Jan-1980 | 06-Jan-1983 |
| 14 | Ramakrishna Hegde | 10-Jan-1983 | 29-Dec-1984 |
| 15 | Ramakrishna Hegde | 08-Mar-1985 | 13-Feb-1986 |
| 16 | Ramakrishna Hegde | 16-Feb-1986 | 10-Aug-1988 |
| 17 | S.R. Bommai | 13-Aug-1988 | 21-Apr-1989 |
| 18 | Veerendra Patil | 30-Nov-1989 | 10-Oct-1990 |
| 19 | S. Bangarappa | 17-Oct-1990 | 19-Nov-1992 |
| 20 | M. Veerappa Moily | 19-Nov-1992 | 11-Dec-1994 |
| 21 | H.D. Deve Gowda | 11-Dec-1994 | 31-May-1996 |
| 22 | J.H. Patel | 31-May-1996 | 07-Oct-1999 |
| 23 | S.M. Krishna | 11-Oct-1999 | 28-May-2004 |
| 24 | Dharam Singh | 28-May-2004 | 27-Jan-2006 |
| 24 | H D Kumaraswamy | 03-Feb-2006 | 08-Oct-2007 |
| 25 | Presidents Rule | 09-Oct-2007 | 08-Nov-2007 |
| 26 | B S Yeddyurappa | 12-Nov-2007 | 19-Nov-2007 |
| 28 | B S Yeddyurappa | 30-May-2008 | 31-Jul-2011 |
| 29 | D.V Sadananda Gowda | 04-Aug-2011 | 11-Jul-2012 |
| 30 | Jagadish Shivappa Shettar | 12-Jul-2012 | 08-May-2013 |
| 31 | Siddaramaiah | 13-May-2013 | Incumbent |
This page provides a historical list of Chief Ministers in Karnataka Chief, covering the leaders who have headed the elected government of the state. It is useful for understanding political transitions, party changes, and leadership timelines across different assembly terms.
The Chief Minister is the head of the state government and leads the council of ministers. While the Governor is the constitutional head, executive decisions in the state are made through the elected government led by the Chief Minister.
Entries on this page include leaders such as K. Chengalaraya Reddy - 25-Oct-1947, Kengal Hanumanthaiah - 30-Mar-1952, Kadidal Manjappa - 19-Aug-1956, S. Nijalingappa - 01-Nov-1956. Historical timelines can be verified further through official state records, assembly documents, and government archives.
The Chief Minister is the head of the elected state government and leads the council of ministers.
Yes. This page is structured as a historical reference list of Chief Ministers and their term periods.
The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister is the head of the elected government and executive administration.
Official state portals, legislative assembly records, and government archives are the best sources for verifying term dates and historical leadership records.
