On October 26, 1947, Jammu and Kashmir officially joined India when its ruler, Maharaja Hari Singh, signed the Instrument of Accession. At first, the head of the state was called the Prime Minister. However, on March 30, 1965, the title was changed to Chief Minister, making this person the main leader of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu Kashmir is situated in the north Indian states and is most popular for the tour and travel. The major business or earning source of Kashmir is the Tour Travel another is the winter shawl. There are many mountains, Lakes and hills covered with falling snow and many people are attracted due to this natural beauty. This is called the heaven on earth in India.
In terms of politics, this state was a very burning sensation and many politicians raised their voices against this state. Another side Pakistan always creates problems and tries to make the territory in this place. Govt of India has implemented the same rules in this state as in other states.
Many CMs of Kashmir have taken the oath and served many years in this state and everyone political wants to become the chief ministers of the Jammu Kashmir. But the election result of the 2024 October Congress party won the election with a good margin.
Jammu and Kashmir CM List PDF
| Sl. No. | PM Name | Tenure |
| 1 | Mehr Chand Mahajan (INC) | 15 Oct 1947 – 5 Mar 1948 |
| 2 | Sheikh Abdullah (NC) | 5 Mar 1948 – 9 Aug 1953 |
| 3 | Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad (NC) | 9 Aug 1953 – 12 Oct 1963 |
| 4 | Khwaja Shamsuddin (NC) | 12 Oct 1963 – 29 Feb 1964 |
| 5 | Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq (INC) | 29 Feb 1964 – 30 Mar 1965 |
| 6 | Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq (INC) | 30 Mar 1965 – 12 Dec 1971 |
| 7 | Syed Mir Qasim (INC) | 12 Dec 1971 – 25 Feb 1975 |
| 8 | Sheikh Abdullah (NC) | 25 Feb 1975 – 26 Mar 1977 |
| (Governor’s rule) | 26 Mar 1977 – 9 Jul 1977 | |
| 9 | Sheikh Abdullah (NC) | 9 Jul 1977 – 8 Sep 1982 |
| 10 | Farooq Abdullah (NC) | 8 Sep 1982 – 2 Jul 1984 |
| 11 | Ghulam Mohammad Shah (ANC) | 2 Jul 1984 – 6 Mar 1986 |
| (Governor’s rule) | 6 Mar 1986 – 7 Nov 1986 | |
| 12 | Farooq Abdullah (NC) | 7 Nov 1986 – 19 Jan 1990 |
| (Governor’s rule) | 19 Jan 1990 – 9 Oct 1996 | |
| 13 | Farooq Abdullah (NC) | 9 Oct 1996 – 18 Oct 2002 |
| (Governor’s rule) | 18 Oct 2002 – 2 Nov 2002 | |
| 14 | Mufti Mohammad Sayeed (PDP with INC) | 2 Nov 2002 – 2 Nov 2005 |
| 15 | Ghulam Nabi Azad (INC with PDP) | 2 Nov 2005 – 11 Jul 2008 |
| (Governor’s rule) | 11 Jul 2008 – 5 Jan 2009 | |
| 16 | Omar Abdullah (NC with INC) | 5 Jan 2009 – 8 Jan 2015 |
| (Governor’s rule) | 8 Jan 2015 – 1 Mar 2015 | |
| 17 | Mufti Mohammad Sayeed (PDP with BJP) | 1 Mar 2015 – 7 Jan 2016 |
| (Governor’s rule) | 8 Jan 2015 – 8 Apr 2016 | |
| 18 | Mehbooba Mufti (PDP with BJP) | 4 Apr 2016 – Present |