List of Deputy Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir

The Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir is a key member of the state government, assisting the Chief Minister in various administrative and policy matters. The role involves managing specific portfolios and ensuring smooth governance. Read More about Deputy Chief Ministers of J&K.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025
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Current Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir

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Here is the list of Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar from its formation in 1974 to the present in 2025:  

Name

Tenure

Party

Constituency

Surinder Kumar Choudhary

16 October 2024 – Present

Jammu & Kashmir National Conference

Nowshera

Kavinder Gupta

30 April 2018 – 19 June 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party

Gandhinagar (J&K)

Nirmal Kumar Singh

1 March 2015 – 29 April 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party

Billawar

Tara Chand

5 January 2009 – 24 December 2014

Indian National Congress

Chhamb

Muzaffar Hussain Baig

2 November 2005 – 11 July 2008

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party

Baramulla

Mangat Ram Sharma

2 November 2002 – 2 November 2005

Indian National Congress

Jammu West

Devi Das Thakur

2 July 1984 – 6 March 1986

Jammu & Kashmir National Conference

NA

Mirza Afzal Beg

1974 – 1977

Jammu & Kashmir National Conference

Anantnag

FAQs on Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir

  • Who is the current Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?

    Surinder Kumar Choudhary, appointed in October 2024.

  • Can there be more than one Deputy Chief Minister in Jammu and Kashmir?

    Yes, Jammu and Kashmir can have more than one Deputy Chief Minister, especially when the ruling party wishes to balance power among different regions or communities.

  • Who was the first Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?

    The first Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir was Mirza Afzal Beg.  

  • Who appoints the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?

    The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, in consultation with the party leadership, appoints the Deputy Chief Minister(s) as part of the state cabinet.

  • Do Deputy Chief Ministers have the same powers as the Chief Minister?

    No, Deputy Chief Ministers do not have the same powers as the Chief Minister. They primarily assist the Chief Minister and take over responsibilities when the Chief Minister is unavailable.

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