Odisha CMs List – Your Guide to the State’s Chief Ministers

Odisha, a land of ancient temples, captivating beaches, and rich tribal heritage, has witnessed a diverse range of leaders as its Chief Ministers. From the days after India’s independence to the present, let’s delve into the list of individuals who have held this significant office.

The Early Years (1946 – 1977)

• Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab (1946 – 1950; 1956 – 1961): A prominent freedom fighter and the first Chief Minister of Odisha after independence.
• Nabakrushna Choudhury (1950 – 1952; 1953 – 1956): Known for his administrative skills and social reforms.
• Biju Patnaik (1961 – 1963; 1990 – 1995): A charismatic leader and visionary credited with modernizing Odisha.
• Biren Mitra (1963 – 1965): Focused on agricultural development and social welfare.
• Sadashiva Tripathy (1965 – 1967): Emphasized education and industrialization.
• Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo (1967 – 1971): The last Maharaja of Patna to become Chief Minister.
• Biswanath Das (1971 – 1972): Known for his commitment to social justice.
• Nandini Satpathy (1972 – 1973; 1974 -1977): The first and only woman Chief Minister of Odisha to date.

Periods of Change and Consolidation (1977 – Present)

• Binayak Acharya (1976 – 1977): Brief tenure focused on stability.
• Nilamani Routray (1977 – 1980): Prioritized rural development and poverty alleviation.
• Janaki Ballabh Patnaik (1980 – 1989; 1995 – 1999): Known for his dedication to education and culture.
• Hemananda Biswal (1989 – 1990; 1999 – 2000): Championed tribal welfare and social upliftment.
• Giridhar Gamang (1999): Held the position for a short tenure.
• Naveen Patnaik (2000 – Present): The longest-serving Chief Minister of Odisha, known for disaster management, infrastructure development, and investment promotion.

Odisha cm List

Name of the CM	Party	Constituency
Harekrushna Mahtab	INC	East Bhadrak
Nabakrushna Chaudhury (2 terms)	INC	Barchana
Harekrushna Mahtab	INC	SORO
President’s rule
Biju Patnaik	INC	Choudwar
Biren Mitra	INC	Cuttack City
Sadashiva Tripathy	INC	Omerkote
Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo	Swatantra Party	Bolangir
President’s rule	–	constituency
Bishwanath Das	Independent	Rourkela
Nandini Satpathy	INC	Cuttack
President’s rule	–	–
Nandini Satpathy	INC	Dhenkanal
President’s rule	–	–
Binayak Acharya	INC	Berhampur
President’s rule	–	–
Nilamani Routray	Janata party	Basudevpur
President’s rule	–	–
Janaki Ballabh Patnaik (2 terms)	INC	Athagarh
Hemananda Biswal	INC	Laikera
Biju Patnaik	janata dal	Bhubaneswar
janaki Ballabh Patnaik	INC	Begunia
Giridhar Gamang	INC	Laxmipur
Hemananda Biswal	INC	Laikera
Naveen Patnaik (5 terms)	BJD	Hinjili

FAQs

• Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha?
  • Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab
• Who is the current Chief Minister of Odisha?
  • Naveen Patnaik
• Who is the longest-serving Chief Minister of Odisha?
  • Naveen Patnaik
• Has Odisha ever had a female Chief Minister?
  • Yes, Nandini Satpathy served as the state’s first and only female Chief Minister.
• Where can I find more information about a specific Odisha Chief Minister?
  • You can find resources on the Odisha government website, online encyclopedias like Wikipedia, and historical archives.