Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh

The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh is the leader of the state government. CM is the in charge of managing the state's administration, making important decisions, and working towards the state's development. Read More about Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh.

Updated On - 18 Sep 2025
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Here is a list of the Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh from its formation in 1975 to the present in 2025:

CM name 

Duration 

Party 

Constituency 

Prem Khandu Thungan (Current CM)

1975 - 1979 

Janata Party 

Dirang Kalaktang 

Tomo Riba 

1979 - 1979 

People’s Party of Arunachal 

Basar 

Vacant(President’s rule) 

1979 - 1980 

NA 

NA 

Gegong Apang 

1980 - 1999 

Indian National Congress 

Tutingyingkiong 

Mukut Mithi 

1999 - 2003 

Arunachal Congress 

Roing 

Gegong Apang 

2003 - 2007 

Bharatiya janata Party 

Tutingyingkiong 

Dorjee Khandu 

2007 - 2011 

Indian National Congress 

Mukto 

Jarbom Gamlin 

2011 - 2011 

Indian National Congress 

Liromoba 

Nabam Tuki 

2011 - 2016 

Indian National Congress 

Sagalee 

Vacant(president’s rule) 

2016 - 2016 

NA 

NA 

Kalikho Pul 

2016 - 2016 

People’s Party of Arunachal 

Hayuliang 

Nabam Tuki 

2016 - 2016 

Indian National Congress 

Sagalee 

Pema Khandu 

2016 -  Present 

Bharatiya Janata Party 

Mukto 

Current Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh (AR)

Chief Minister of AR - Pema Khandu

Born - 21st August 1979, TawangPolitical Party - Bharatiya Janata Party
Constituency - Mukto
Marital status - Married
Children - 2 sons and 2 daughter

Political Parties in Arunachal Pradesh:

BJP - Bharatiya Janata Party

INC - Indian National Congress

NPP - National People's Party

PPA - People's Party of Arunachal

JD(U) - Janata Dal (United)

CPI - Communist Party of India

Independent Candidates

FAQs on Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh

  • Who is the current Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh?

    As of 2025, Pema Khandu is the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh.  

  • When did Arunachal Pradesh get its first Chief Minister?

    Arunachal Pradesh got its first Chief Minister, Prem Khandu Thungan, in 1975, when it was a Union Territory.  

  • How many Chief Ministers has Arunachal Pradesh had till now?

    Arunachal Pradesh has had 11 individuals serve as Chief Minister since 1975.  

  • Who was the longest-serving Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh?

    Gegong Apang is the longest-serving Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He served from 1980–1999 and again from 2003–2007.  

  • What is the term duration for the Chief Minister in Arunachal Pradesh?

    The Chief Minister serves a 5-year term, subject to retaining the confidence of the Legislative Assembly.  

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