Chief Ministers of Karnataka (KA)
The Chief Minister of Karnataka is Sri D. K. Shivakumar, 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 Karnataka.
Below is the list of the Chief Ministers of Karnataka from its formation in 1956 to the present in 2025 2026:
Name of the CM | Duration | Party | Constituency |
Sri D. K. Shivakumar (Current CM) | 2026 - present | Indian National Congress | Kanakapura |
Siddaramaiah | 2023 - 2025 | Indian National Congress | Varuna |
Basavaraj Bommai | 2021 - 2023 | Bharatiya Janata Party | Shiggaon |
B.S Yediyurappa | 2019 - 2021 | Bharatiya Janata Party | Shikaripura |
H.D Kumaraswamy | 2018 - 2019 | Janata Dal | Channapatna |
B.S. Yediyurappa | 2018 - 2018 | Bharatiya Janata Party | Shikaripura |
Siddaramaiah | 2013 - 2018 | Indian National Congress | Varuna |
Jagadish Shettar | 2012 - 2013 | Bharatiya Janata Party | Hubli-Dharwad-Central |
Sadananda Gowda | 2011 - 2013 | Bharatiya Janata Party | MLC |
B.S Yediyurappa | 2008 - 2011 | Bharatiya Janata Party | Shikaripura |
Vacant (President ‘s) | 2007 - 2008 | NA | NA |
Vacant (President ‘s) | 2007 - 2007 | NA | NA |
B.S Yediyurappa | 2007 - 2007 | Bharatiya Janata Party | Shikaripura |
H.D Kumaraswamy | 2006 - 2007 | Janata Dal | Ramanagara |
Dharam Singh | 2004 - 2006 | Indian National Congress | Jevargi |
S.M. Krishna | 1999 - 2004 | Indian National Congress | Maddur |
J.H Patel | 1996 - 1999 | Janata Dal | Channagiri |
H.D.Deve Gowda | 1994 - 1996 | Janata Dal | Ramanagara |
Veerappa Moily | 1992 - 1994 | Indian National Congress | Karkala |
Sarekoppa Bangarappa | 1990 - 1992 | Indian National Congress | Soraba |
Vacant (President ‘s) | 1990 - 1990 | NA | NA |
Veerendra Patil | 1989 - 1990 | Indian National Congress | Chincholi |
Vacant (President ‘s) | 1989 - 1989 | NA | NA |
S.R Bommai | 1988 - 1989 | Janata Party | Hubli Rural |
Ramakrishna Hegde | 1983 - 1988 | Janata Party | Kanakpura and Basavanagudi |
R.Gundu Rao | 1980 - 1983 | Indian National Congress | Somwarpet |
D.Devaraj Urs | 1978 - 1980 | Indian National Congress | Hunasuru |
Veerendra Patil | 1978 - 1971 | Indian National Congress | Chincholi |
Vacant (President ‘s) | 1977 - 1978 | NA | NA |
D.Devaraj Urs | 1972 - 1977 | Indian National Congress | Hunasuru |
Vacant (President ‘s) | 1971 - 1972 | NA | NA |
S.Nijalingappa | 1962 - 1978 | Indian National Congress | Shiggaon and Bagalkot |
S.R Kanthi | 1962 - 1962 | Indian National Congress | Hundud |
B.D Jatti | 1958 - 1962 | Indian National Congress | Jamkhandi |
S.Nijalingappa | 1956 - 1958 | Indian National Congress | Molakalmuru |
Current Chief Minister of Karnataka (KA)
Chief Minister of KA - Siddaramaiah
Born - 12th august 1948, Varuna
Political Party - Indian National Congress
Constituency - Varuna Constituency
Spouse - Parvathi
Political Parties in Karnataka
INC - Indian National Congress
BJP - Bharatiya Janata Party
JD (S) - Janata Dal (Secular)
KJP - Karnataka Janata Party
CPI - Communist Party of India
CPI (M) - Communist Party of India (Marxist)
AITC - All India Trinamool Congress
RJD - Rashtriya Janata Dal
AAP - Aam Aadmi Party
BRS - Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi
FAQs on Chief Ministers of Karnataka
- Who is the chief minister of Karnataka?
As of 2026, the current Chief Minister of Karnataka is Sri D.K. Shivakumar He assumed office on 4 May, 2026, representing the Indian National Congress (INC).
- Who was the first Chief Minister of Karnataka?
The first Chief Minister of Karnataka (then Mysore State) was K. Chengalaraya Reddy, who served from October 25, 1947, to March 30, 1952.
- How many Chief Ministers has Karnataka had so far?
Karnataka has had around 24 individuals serve as Chief Minister, with several serving multiple terms.
- Who was the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka?
D. Devaraj Urs holds the record for the longest cumulative tenure as Karnataka’s Chief Minister, serving for over 7 years across two terms (1972–77 and 1978–80).
- Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Karnataka?
Karnataka has not yet had a woman Chief Minister.
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