The Chief Minister serves as head of the Council of Ministers and is answerable to the Legislative Assembly. They are elected for five-year terms and preside indefinitely as long as they enjoy the confidence of the Parliament.
A few days back, Deputy Chief Minister Atishi Marlena Singh was elected next Chief Minister of Delhi by chief Kejriwal after party deliberations.
Arvind Kejriwal stepped down on Tuesday after his meeting with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. Atish who occupies number of renowned positions was elected as the third female CM of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit, and the first to this post. The youngest in that position so far.
List of female chief ministers of India
All female chief ministers of India since 1963
Atishi Marlena Singh would turn out to be the youngest CM of India and the third female prime minister of Delhi after Sheila Dikshit and Sushma Swaraj. She was a minister of education in Delhi, and now, at the time of the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal, she is about to take charge of the judiciary of Delhi on 26 and 27 September.
Mehbooba Mufti
In 2016, Mehbooba Mufti became the first woman to hold the position of chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir after the passing of her father Mufti Mohammad Syed. She was at the helm of the Peoples Democratic Party, and politically troubling challenges were politically disturbing the region. She stressed on more reconciliation and communication but harbored major turbulence under her tenure.
Anandi Ben Patel
In the period 2014–2016, Anandi Ben Patel was the Chief Minister of Gujarat succeeding Narendra Modi. As an active member of Bharatiya Janata Party, she worked for social upliftment, women’s development and rural development while in office. She afterwards became the governor of Uttar Pradesh and went on with her political career in other positions.
Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee is the leader of the All India Trinamool Congress party. In 2011 she made history as the first woman C.M of West Bengal. her party’s anti- emerging.
Vasundhara Raj
In the first two terms of Chief Minister of Rajasthan, experienced BJP leader Vasundhara Raje ruled the state between 2003-2008 and 2013-2018. No wonder many credit her with astonishing leadership and managerial abilities as she implemented many development projects that sought to develop infrastructure, empower women and increase economic activities thereby standing out as one of the dominant figures in Rajasthan politics.
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Uma Bharti was a firebrand leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and held the office of Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from December 2003 till August 2004. The focus is on improving the infrastructure and the agriculture sector in the state. She remains active in politics, especially central Indian politics.
Sheila Dikshit
Sheila Dikshit has held the post of Chief Minister of Delhi from 1998 till 2013; making her the Chief Minister who served in that office for the longest time (15 years). In this regard, enhancement of Metropolitan infrastructure, including metro and aesthetic improvement of the Indian capital city took place under her tenure. Her efforts include strengthening the governance authority and modernizing the city of Delhi.
Sushma Swaraj
She has also served for a short term as the Chief Minister of Delhi in 1998 and was the first woman to hold that office. She was a senior leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party and became the face of India in International politics, known for her efforts as a Minister of External affairs and was appreciated for her engaging with the international community.
Rabri Devi
Rabri Devi made history as the first female chief minister of Bihar after assuming office when Lalu Prasad Yadav resigned as the chief executive of the state. Besides being criticized as novice in politics, she is a major player in Bihari politics.
Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
Rajinder Kaur Bhattal was the first woman to become chief minister of Punjab in the time period of January 1996 to February 1997. pattern mattered significantly. The concentration of her leadership was on agricultural changes and development of rural areas.
Mayawati
Mayawati in head of strategies of the BSP disciplined though the highest office of Uttar Pradesh from four terms as chief minister. Concentrated on the development of infrastructure facilities for Dalits and development of the backward classes. Conducted a robust leadership where focus was placed on law and order and social development projects making her one of the best political Heads in the state.
J Jayalalithaa
J. Jayalalithaa has been the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for five terms from 1991 to 2016. Under her leadership, AIADMK became not only a serious political party but also constructed history of the state for the diversity of political leaders.
Janaki Ramachandran
Janaki Ramachandran became the Chief Minister for a brief period of Tamil Nadu after her husband MG Ramachandran died in January, 1988 She was head of the party AIADMK but managed to serve only for 23 days that too in history of India’s polity her term is the shortest. Her tenure was characterized by a shifting polity.
Saida Anwara Taimur
Syeda Anwara Taimur became the first and the only woman to be the Chief Minister of Assam, she was in office between December 1980 and June 1981. She also focused on development including education and The Chief Minister, Assam was also in charge of the departments of health, construction and sown were eliminated.
Shashikara Kakodkar
She was the chief minister of Goa from August 1973 to April’ 1979. Mr . Kakodkar took over because his school going daughter was able to lead there. Suchal man was thoughtful of preserving the traditional attributes of Goans Or in during his term suchal Orga undertood a number of sousevelopment for Goa.
Nandini Sarpati
Nandini Satpathy was the most powerful leader of Orissa who served as the chief minister of the state from June, 1972 to March, 1973 and held the office of chief minister again from March, 1974 to December 1976. He performed fro FPS period as worth Rotary him ut instead briefed bulbul mushti summit vice artificial.
Sucheta Kriplani
In the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh), Sucheta Kriplani occupied the office of the chief minister for the very first time in October 1963 to March 1967 and became the first female chief minister of India. Supporter of Mahatma Gandhi as well, she was involved in the Quit India Movement and while in office, engaged in social work and women’s welfare.
