List of all Chief Ministers of Bihar (1947-2025)

CM of Bihar: The list of Bihar located in eastern India is known for its rich historical, cultural and political significance. It played a crucial role in shaping India’s past, being the home of ancient universities such as Nalanda and in important movements in the struggle for freedom.

The state has seen that since its inception, multiple leaders have been responsible, and each has contributed to its development. Since 1946, Bihar has 23 people as chief ministers.

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As of 2025, Nitish Kumar is the current chief minister, who served in January 2024. His leadership is the core of Bihar’s politics for more than twenty years.

The next Bihar Legislative Assembly election is expected to be held in October or November 2025. In this article, we will give a detailed look at the list of chief ministers who have shaped Bihar governance over the years.

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List of Chief Ministers of Bihar

Bihar has seen a total of 23 people becoming the chief ministers of the state from 1947 to date. Here is the complete list of Bihar CMS. The list includes:

Chief Minister	term of office	Total days	Election (term)
Shri Krishna Sinha	August 15, 1947 to January 31, 1961	13 years 169 days	1946 (temporary), 1952 (1st), 1957 (third)
Narayan Singh	February 1, 1961 to February 18, 1961	17 days	–
Binodanand Jha	February 18, 1961 to October 2, 1963	2 years 226 days	1962 (third)
Krishna Ballabh Sahay	October 2, 1963 to March 5, 1967	3 years 154 days	–
Mahamaya Prasad Sinha	March 5, 1967 to January 28, 1968	329 days	1967 (No. 4)
Satish Prasad Singh	January 28, 1968 to February 1, 1968	4 days	–
BP Mandal	February 1, 1968 to March 22, 1968	50 days	–
Bhola Paswan Shastri	March 22, 1968 to June 29, 1968	99 days	–
The president’s rule was carried out during this period (29 June 1968 to 26 February 1969).
Harihar Singh	February 26, 1969 to June 22, 1969	116 days	1969 (Fifth)
Bhola Paswan Shastri	June 22, 1969 to July 4, 1969	12 days	–
The president’s rule was carried out during this period (6 July 1969 to 16 February 1970).
Daroga Prasad Rai	February 16, 1970 to December 22, 1970	309 days	– (Fifth)
Karpoori Thakur	December 22, 1970 to June 2, 1971	162 days	–
Bhola Paswan Shastri	From June 2, 1971 to January 9, 1972	221 days	–
The president’s rule was carried out during this period (January 9 to March 19, 1972).
Kedar Pandey	March 19, 1972 to July 2, 1973	1 year, 105 days	1972 (Sixth)
Abdul Ghafoor	July 2, 1973 to April 11, 1975	1 year, 283 days	–
Jagannath Mishra	April 11, 1975 to April 30, 1977	2 years, 19 days	–
The president’s rule was carried out during this period (30 April to 24 June 1977).
Karpoori Thakur	June 24, 1977 to April 21, 1979	1 year 301 days	1977 (Seventh)
RAM SUNDAR DAS	April 21, 1979 – February 17, 1980	302 days	–
The president’s rule was carried out during this period (February 14 to June 8, 1980)
Jagannath Mishra	June 8, 1980 to August 14, 1983	3 years 67 days	1980 (8th)
Chandrashekhar Singh	August 14, 1983 to March 12, 1985	1 year, 210 days	–
Bindeshwari Dubey	March 12, 1985 to February 13, 1988	2 years 338 days	1985 (No. 9)
Bhagwat Jha Azad	February 13, 1988 to March 10, 1989	1 year 25 days	–
Satyendra Narayan Sinha	March 11, 1989 to December 6, 1989	270 days	–
Jagannath Mishra	See more : Observation Skill Test: If you have Eagle Eyes Find the Word Care in 12 Secs December 6, 1989 to March 10, 1990	94 days	–
Lalu Prasad Yadav	March 10, 1990 to March 28, 1995	5 years, 18 days	1990 (No. 10)
The president’s rule was carried out during this period (28 March to 4 April 1995).
Lalu Prasad Yadav	April 4, 1995 to July 25, 1997	2 years, 112 days	1995 (No. 11)
Rabri Devi	July 25, 1997 – February 11, 1999	1 year, 201 days	–
The president’s rule was carried out during this period (11 February to 9 March 1999).
Rabri Devi	March 9, 1999 to March 2, 2000	359 days	– (No. 11)
Nitish Kumar	March 3, 2000 to March 10, 2000	7 days	2000 (12th)
Rabri Devi	March 11, 2000 to March 6, 2005	4 years 360 days	–
The president’s rule was implemented during this period (7 March to 24 November 2005).
The elections will be held at the 13th session in February 2005, but no government was formed.
Nitish Kumar	November 24, 2005 to May 20, 2014	8 years 177 days	October 2005 (14), 2010 (15)
Jitan Ram Manjhi	May 20, 2014 to February 22, 2015	278 days	–
Nitish Kumar	February 22, 2015 – Person in office	10 years 5 days	2015 (16), 2020 (17)

notes:

• The table reflects several terms for serving as chief ministers for non-consecutive tenures (e.g., Bhola Paswan Shastri, Jagannath Mishra, Karpoori Thakur, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Yadav, Rabri devi, Nitish Kumar).
• Nitish Kumar’s “current” says he is still in office as of now (February 26, 2025).
• The “Election (Term of Term)” column lists the election year and assembly period provided; the dash (-) indicates that the term does not list specific election terms, although some are inferred from previous terms (e.g., Daroga Prasad Rai under “(5)”).

Prime Minister of Bihar

Prior to independence, Bihar was part of Bihar and Orissa Province, which was officially divided into two separate provinces on April 1, 1936.

In 1935, the Indian Government Act proposed the two houses of legislature in Bihar, including a Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council led by the Prime Minister.

In 1937, Shri Krishna Sinha became the first prime minister of Bihar, leading the government composed of the National Assembly of India. After independence, he continued to serve as leader of Bihar and became the first chief minister in 1946.

With India’s independence in 1947, the title of Prime Minister was replaced by the Chief Minister, marking Bihar’s transition to a new democratic political framework.

Chief Minister	term of office	Election (term)
Mohammad Yunus	April 1, 1937 to July 19, 1937 (109 days)	Muslim Independence Party
Shri Krishna Sinha	July 20, 1937 – October 31, 1939 (2 years, 103 days)	National Congress of India
Shri Krishna Sinha	March 23, 1946 – August 14, 1947 (1 year, 144 days)	National Congress of India

Who is the longest-serving Chief Minister in Bihar?

Over the years, Bihar has witnessed several influential leaders who have served as chief ministers and some have long-term positions. Janata Dal (United) has the longest continuous term record, serving 10 years and 5 days, with a total term of 18 years and 90 days for multiple semesters.

Following closely behind, Shri Krishna Sinha of the National Assembly of India (Inc) served for 14 years and 314 days, making him the second-largest chief minister with a total term of 17 years and 51 days. Rabri Devi, who represented Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), ruled for 4 years and 360 days, accumulating a total of 7 years and 190 days.

Her predecessor, Lalu Prasad Yadav, first from Janata Dal (JD), holds 5 years and 18 days of power and serves as Chief Minister for 7 years and 130 days. Jagannath Mishra of Inc ruled for 3 years and 67 days, with a total of 5 years and 180 days.

Other notable names include Krishna Ballabh Sahay, who has been in power for 3 years and 154 days, which also marks his total semester. Bindeshwari Dubey and Binodanand Jha from Inc served for 2 years, 338 days, 2 years and 226 days respectively.

Karpoori Thakur of Samah Jawadi Party (SP) ruled for 1 year and 301 days in one semester, but overall served for 2 years and 98 days. Finally, Inc’s Abdul Ghafoor served as Chief Minister for 1 year and 283 days, marking his entire term.

These leaders had a lasting impact on the political landscape of Bihar, shaping policies and governance during their tenure.

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