Looking for the list of Chief Ministers of Karnataka? Here is the complete list of Chief Ministers of Karnataka from 1947 to present. The below Karnataka CM list include quick facts and frequently asked questions.
We have also compiled the list of Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka. Until 1973, the state was called Mysore State and K. Chengalaraya Reddy from Indian National Congress was the first CM to rule the state. Only 3 CMs have completed full term in the state so far.
Chief Ministers Of Karnataka From 1947 – The Complete List
Below given is the list of Chief Ministers of Karnataka including the names of constituencies and term.
| Name | Term | Party | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Chengalaraya Reddy | October 25, 1947 – March 30, 1952 | Indian National Congress | NA |
| Kengal Hanumanthaiah | March 30, 1952 – August 19, 1956 | Indian National Congress | NA |
| Kadidal Manjappa | August 19, 1956 – October 31, 1956 | Indian National Congress | NA |
| S. Nijalingappa | November 1, 1956 – May 16, 1958 | Indian National Congress | Molakalmuru |
| B.D. Jatti | May 16, 1958 – March 9, 1962 | Indian National Congress | Jamkhandi |
| S.R. Kanthi | March 14, 1962 – June 20, 1962 | Indian National Congress | Hungund |
| S. Nijalingappa | June 21, 1962 – May 29, 1968 | Indian National Congress | Shiggaon |
| Veerendra Patil | May 29, 1968 – March 18, 1971 | Indian National Congress | Chincholi |
| President’s Rule | March 19, 1971 – March 20, 1972 | ||
| D. Devaraj Urs | March 20, 1972 – December 31, 1977 | Indian National Congress | Hunsur |
| President’s Rule | December 31, 1977 – February 28, 1978 | ||
| D. Devaraj Urs | February 28, 1978 – January 7, 1980 | Indian National Congress | Hunsur |
| R. Gundu Rao | January 12, 1980 – January 6, 1983 | Indian National Congress | Somwarpet |
| Ramakrishna Hegde | January 10, 1983 – December 29, 1984 | Janata Party | Kanakapura |
| Ramakrishna Hegde | March 8, 1985 – February 13, 1986 | Janata Party | Basavanagudi |
| Ramakrishna Hegde | February 16, 1986 – August 10, 1988 | Janata Party | Basavanagudi |
| S.R. Bommai | August 13, 1988 – April 21, 1989 | Janata Party | Hubli Rural |
| President’s Rule | April 21, 1989 – November 30, 1989 | ||
| Veerendra Patil | November 30, 1989 – October 10, 1990 | Indian National Congress | Chincholi |
| President’s Rule | October 10, 1990 – October 17, 1990 | ||
| S. Bangarappa | October 17, 1990 – November 19, 1992 | Indian National Congress | Sorab |
| M. Veerappa Moily | November 19, 1992 – December 11, 1994 | Indian National Congress | Karkala |
| H.D. Deve Gowda | December 11, 1994 – May 31, 1996 | Janata Dal | Ramanagara |
| J.H. Patel | May 31, 1996 – October 07, 1999 | Janata Dal | Channagiri |
| S.M. Krishna | October 11, 1999 – May 28, 2004 | Indian National Congress | Maddur |
| Dharam Singh | May 28, 2004 – Jan 27, 2006 | Indian National Congress Congress [Congress-JD(s) coalition] | Jewargi |
| H D Kumaraswamy | Feb 3, 2006 – October 8, 2007 | Janata Dal Secular [BJP-JD(S) coalition] | Ramanagara |
| Presidents Rule | October 9, 2007 – November 8, 2007 | ||
| B S Yeddyurappa | November 12, 2007 – November 19, 2007 | Bhrathiya Janatha Party [BJP-JD(s) coalition] | Shikaripura |
| President’s Rule | November 20, 2007 – May 29, 2008 | ||
| B S Yeddyurappa | 30 May 2008 – 31 July 2011 | Bhrathiya Janatha Party | Shikaripura |
| D.V Sadananda Gowda | 4 August 2011 – 12 July 2012 | Bhrathiya Janatha Party | NA |
| Jagadish Shivappa Shettar | 12 July 2012 – 12 May 2013 | Bhrathiya Janatha Party | Hubli-Dharwad-Central |
| Siddaramaiah | 13 May 2013 – 17 May 2018 | Indian National Congress | Varuna |
| B S Yeddyurappa | May 17 2018 – May 19 2018 | Bhrathiya Janatha Party | Shikaripura |
| H D Kumaraswamy | May 23, 2018 – July 23, 2019 | JD(S) [INC-JD(S) coalition] | Channapatna |
| B S Yediyurappa | July 26, 2019 – July 27, 2021 | Bhrathiya Janatha Party | Shikaripura |
| Basavaraj Bommai | July 28, 2021- 13 May 2023 | Bhrathiya Janatha Party | Shiggaon |
| Siddaramaiah | 20 May 2023 – incumbent | Indian National Congress | Varuna |
Chief Ministers Of Karnataka – Interesting Facts
- The longest serving Karnataka CM is D. Devaraj Ur s (7 years, 234 days -2 terms )
- H. D. Deve Gowda is the only Karnataka Chief Minister who became the Prime Minister of India
- B.D. Jatti became the Vice President of India
- Current Chief Minister Of Karnataka – Siddaramaiah
Deputy Chief Ministers Of Karnataka
Below listed are Deputy CMs of Karnataka.
| Deputy CM | Constituency | Tenure | Party | CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. M. Krishna | Maddur | 19 November 1992 – 9 December 1994 | Indian National Congress | M. Veerappa Moily |
| J. H. Patel | Channagiri | 11 December 1994 – 31 May 1996 | Janata Dal | H. D. Deve Gowda |
| Siddaramaiah | Chamundeshwari | 31 May 1996 – 7 October 1999 | Janata Dal (Secular) | J. H. Patel |
| Siddaramaiah | Chamundeshwari | 28 May 2004 – 5 Aug 2005 | Janata Dal (Secular) | Dharam Singh |
| M. P. Prakash | Huvina Hadagali | 8 Aug 2005 – 28 January 2006 | Janata Dal (Secular) | Dharam Singh |
| B. S. Yeddyurappa | Shikaripura | 3 February 2006 – 8 October 2007 | Bharatiya Janata Party | H. D. Kumaraswamy |
| R. Ashoka | Padmanabhanagar | 12 July 2012 – 12 May 2013 | Bharatiya Janata Party | Jagadish Shettar |
| K. S. Eshwarappa | Shimoga Rural | 12 July 2012 – 12 May 2013 | Bharatiya Janata Party | Jagadish Shettar |
| G. Parameshwara | Koratagere | 23 May 2018 – 23 July 2019 | Indian National Congress | H. D. Kumaraswamy |
| C. N. Ashwath Narayan | Malleshwaram | 26 August 2019 – Present | Bharatiya Janata Party | B. S. Yeddyurappa |
| Govind Karjol | Mudhol | 26 August 2019 – Present | Bharatiya Janata Party | B. S. Yeddyurappa |
| Laxman Savadi | MLC elected by MLAs | 26 August 2019 – Present | Bharatiya Janata Party | B. S. Yeddyurappa |
| DK Shivakumar | Kanakapura | Indian National Congress | Siddaramaiah |
Chief Ministers of Karnataka List – FAQs
Find below answers to all your questions about Chief Ministers of Karnataka
Who is the current Chief Minister of Karnataka?
Siddaramaiah is the current and 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Who is the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
The current Deputy CMs is DK Shivakumar
Who is the Chief Minister of Karnataka in 2019
There were two Chief Ministers in Karnataka in the year 2019:
1. H. D. Kumaraswamy, the 18th CM of the state. He took charge on 23 May 2018 and left office on 23 July 2019 since he lost the trust vote.
2. B. S. Yediyurappa, the 19th CM, assumed office as Chief Minister of Karnataka on 26, July 2019.
What is the Chief Minister of Karnataka office address?
The office address of Karnataka CM is:
Address: Room No. 323A, 3rd Floor, Vidhanasoudha, Bangalore-01
Phone +91-80-2225-3414
What is the Chief Minister of Karnataka email id?
Karnataka CMs official email is cm@karnataka.gov.in
Who are the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka in 2018
G. Parameshwara , MLA from Koratagere constituency, was the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka in 2018
Who is the first Chief Minister of Karnataka
K. Chengalaraya Reddy (25 Oct 1947 to 30 Mar 1952) was the first Chief Minister of Karnataka, the then Mysore State.
D. Devaraj Urs, (20 March 1972 – 31 December 1977) was the first to govern Karnataka after the Mysore State was reamed as Karnataka.
He was an MLA from Hunsur.
Who is the first deputy chief minister of Karnataka?
S. M. Krishna from INC is the first deputy chief minister of Karnataka. He served from 19 November 1992 – 9 December 1994 under M. Veerappa Moily.
Who are the Chief Ministers to complete full term in Karnataka?
The only 3 CMs to complete full term are:
1. S Nijalingappa (1962-68)
2. D Devaraja Urs (1972-77)
3. Siddaramaiah (2013-2018)
No Chief Ministers of Karnataka from BJP or JDS could complete the term.
Source: https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/gokdirectory/en
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