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The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of the respective state, usually from the party that holds a majority in the state legislature.
What is the role of a Governor in India?
The Governor acts as the ceremonial head of the state, overseeing the administration, signing bills into law, and ensuring the state's governance is in line with constitutional requirements.
Can a Chief Minister serve multiple terms?
Yes, a Chief Minister can serve multiple terms if they continue to hold the majority in the state legislature and are re-elected.
Who is the current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
The current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh is Yogi Adityanath from the BJP.
What is the difference between a Governor and a Lieutenant Governor?
A Governor heads a state's government, while a Lieutenant Governor administers Union Territories that do not have legislative assemblies.
List of Chief Ministers and Governors of India 2025, Current CM of States
List of Chief Ministers and Governors of 28 states and 8 Union Territories must be known for every exam preparation. Here is the list of Chief Ministers and Governors of all states of India.
Deeksha Dixit3 Jul, 2025
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List of Chief Ministers and Governors of Indian States: India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories, each with its own Chief Minister and Governor (or Lieutenant Governor). These political leaders play an essential role in governing their respective regions and contribute significantly to the functioning of the country. According to Article 164, the Indian Constitution Chief Minister of India is appointed by the Governor, which make the de facto leader of the state government. Read on for a complete list of the Current Chief Minister of India and the governors of all states in 2025.
Chief Minister of State
The Chief Minister (CM) of a state in India is the elected head of the government and is responsible for implementing policies, managing state resources, and overseeing various administrative functions. The Chief Minister is the leader of the largest party in the state legislature.
Constitution Provision: Article 164
Appointment: The Governor appoints the Chief Minister.
Term: The term is generally five years.
Responsibilities: The Chief Minister heads the Council of Ministers, selects the chief secretary, and allocates departments to ministers.
Each state (except Manipur) and three Union Territories (Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, and NCT of Delhi) have their own Chief Minister. Here is a list of the current Chief Ministers of all states in 2025:
State/UT
Chief Minister
Took Office
Andhra Pradesh
N. Chandrababu Naidu
12 June 2024
Arunachal Pradesh
Pema Khandu
17 July 2016
Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma
10 May 2021
Bihar
Nitish Kumar
22 February 2015
Chhattisgarh
Vishnu Deo Sai
13 December 2023
Delhi[c]
Rekha Gupta
20 February 2025
Goa
Pramod Sawant
19 March 2019
Gujarat
Bhupendrabhai Patel
13 September 2021
Haryana
Nayab Singh Saini
12 March 2024
Himachal Pradesh
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
11 December 2022
Jammu and Kashmir[c]
Omar Abdullah
16 October 2024
Jharkhand
Hemant Soren
4 July 2024
Karnataka
Siddaramaiah
20 May 2023
Kerala
Pinarayi Vijayan
25 May 2016
Madhya Pradesh
Mohan Yadav
13 December 2023
Maharashtra
Devendra Fadnavis
5 December 2024
Manipur
President's Rule (Vacant)
13 February 2025
Meghalaya
Conrad Sangma
6 March 2018
Mizoram
Lalduhoma
8 December 2023
Nagaland
Neiphiu Rio
8 March 2018
Odisha
Mohan Charan Majhi
12 June 2024
Puducherry[c]
N. Rangaswamy
7 May 2021
Punjab
Bhagwant Mann
16 March 2022
Rajasthan
Bhajan Lal Sharma
15 December 2023
Sikkim
Prem Singh Tamang
27 May 2019
Tamil Nadu
M. K. Stalin
7 May 2021
Telangana
Anumula Revanth Reddy
7 December 2023
Tripura
Manik Saha
15 May 2022
Uttar Pradesh
Yogi Adityanath
19 March 2017
Uttarakhand
Pushkar Singh Dhami
4 July 2021
West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee
20 May 2011
Governor of State
The Governor is the ceremonial head of a state in India and acts as the constitutional head of the state government. Governors perform various duties, including overseeing the state's legislative activities, administering the state, and ensuring that the law is upheld.
Constitution Provision: Article 154 and Article 155
Appointment: President of India.
Term: During the pleasure of the President, typically five years.
Responsibilities: Exercises executive powers, appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers, Chancellor of state universities, legislative powers, etc.
List of Governors of India 2025
Each state in India has a governor, unlike the Union Territories, where the Lieutenant Governor or Administrator serves in a similar role. Here is a list of Governors of all states in 2025:
State
Governor
Andhra Pradesh
Shri Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer
Arunachal Pradesh
Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retired)
Assam
Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Bihar
Shri Arif Mohammed Khan
Chhattisgarh
Shri Ramen Deka
Goa
Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
Gujarat
Shri Acharya Dev Vrat
Haryana
Shri Bandaru Dattatraya
Himachal Pradesh
Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla
Jharkhand
Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Karnataka
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot
Kerala
Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Madhya Pradesh
Shri Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
Maharashtra
Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan
Manipur
Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Meghalaya
Shri C H Vijayashankar
Mizoram
General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd.)
Nagaland
Shri La. Ganesan
Odisha
Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati
Punjab
Shri Gulab Chand Kataria
Rajasthan
Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde
Sikkim
Shri Om Prakash Mathur
Tamil Nadu
Shri R. N. Ravi
Telangana
Shri Jishnu Dev Varma
Tripura
Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu
Uttar Pradesh
Smt. Anandiben Patel
Uttarakhand
Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd.)
West Bengal
Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose
Lt. Governors & Administrators of Union Territories 2025
In India, Union Territories are governed by Lieutenant Governors or Administrators, who oversee their governance on behalf of the central government. These leaders serve as representatives of the President of India, ensuring the implementation of central policies and governance in the absence of a state legislature.
Here is the list of Lt. Governors & Administrators of Union Territories:
Union Territory
Lt. Governor & Administrator
Role
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Admiral D K Joshi (Retd.)
Lieutenant Governor
Chandigarh
Shri Gulab Chand Kataria
Administrator
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Shri Praful Patel
Administrator
Delhi (NCT)
Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena
Lieutenant Governor
Jammu and Kashmir
Shri Manoj Sinha
Lieutenant Governor
Lakshadweep
Shri Praful Patel
Administrator
Puducherry
Shri K. Kailashnathan
Lieutenant Governor
Ladakh
Brig. (Dr.) Shri B.D. Mishra (Retd.)
Lieutenant Governor
To sum up, Chief Ministers, Governors, and Lieutenant Governors play an essential role in India's governance. Understanding their responsibilities and keeping track of the latest appointments helps in gaining better insights into the country’s political landscape.
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