Delhi’s Chief Ministerial Legacy: From Madan Lal Khurana to Atishi Marlena, list of names who ruled the capital

As the Delhi is witnessing a fierce battle in the Assembly Elections, let’s dive into the history of the national capital’s politics and influential figures who have been the Chief Minister of India’s capital. Since the establishment of the office in 1952, Delhi has had seven chief ministers, starting with Brahm Prakash from the Indian National Congress. However, following his term, the office was abolished for 37 years until Madan Lal Khurana of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took office on 2 December 1993. Sheila Dikshit, from the Indian National Congress, held the position for a record-breaking 15 years. Arvind Kejriwal of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) became the first state party chief minister of Delhi in December 2013. There has been one instance of President’s rule, most recently in 2015. As of 17 September 2024, Atishi Marlena Singh of AAP is the current chief minister of Delhi.

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The Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi serves as the head of government, with executive authority lying with the chief minister, even though the lieutenant governor is the de jure head. After elections to the Delhi Legislative Assembly, the lieutenant governor typically invites the party with a majority to form the government. The President of India, on the recommendation of the lieutenant governor, appoints the chief minister, who, along with their council of ministers, is accountable to the legislative assembly. The chief minister’s term is five years and is subject to no term limits, as long as they retain the confidence of the assembly.

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Here’s a list of all the Chief Ministers of Delhi from its formation as a Union Territory with a Legislative Assembly –