A Look at Delhi’s Chief Ministers

Feb 19, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Delhi, the capital of India, has had leadership diversity since 1952. This account enumerates its chief ministers, terms of office, and party representation

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Madan Lal Khurana (1993-1996) Following a spell of legislative assembly absence, Madan Lal Khurana was Chief Minister from December 2, 1993, through to February 26, 1996, as a BJP member

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Sahib Singh Verma (1996-1998) Replacing Khurana, Sahib Singh Verma ruled from February 26, 1996, through to October 12, 1998, on behalf of the BJP

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Sushma Swaraj (1998) Sushma Swaraj held the office briefly from October 12, 1998, to December 3, 1998, also from the BJP

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Sheila Dikshit (1998-2013) Sheila Dikshit held a long tenure from December 3, 1998, to December 28, 2013, with the Indian National Congress

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Arvind Kejriwal (2013-2024) Arvind Kejriwal, of the Aam Aadmi Party, had several terms: December 28, 2013, to February 14, 2014; February 14, 2015, to September 21, 2024

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Atishi Marlena (2024-2025) After Kejriwal resigned, Atishi Marlena took office on 21 September 2024 until 20 February, 2025 as the representative of the Aam Aadmi Party

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