Uttar Pradesh, the heartland of India, has played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the nation. The state`s rich history and diverse cultural tapestry have been influenced by the dynamic leadership of its Chief Ministers.
Position of Chief Minister:
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh stands as the foremost executive authority, wielding significant influence over the governance of the state. In accordance with the Constitution of India, the governor holds the formal title of the state`s head, but in practice, it is the Chief Minister who exercises executive authority. Following the electoral process for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the governor extends an invitation to the party (or coalition) securing a majority to assume government formation.
Responsibilities of the Chief Minister:
The appointed Chief Minister, whose term lasts for five years and is subject to no term limits, as long as they retain the assembly`s confidence, becomes the pivotal figure in the state`s administration. The Chief Minister, in tandem with a council of ministers, collectively shoulders the responsibility of governing, responding to the needs of the populace, and steering the trajectory of Uttar Pradesh`s development.
Leaders of United Provinces:
The United Provinces, with its administrative hub in Allahabad, was a significant province during British India. Encompassing present-day Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, it functioned under the Government of India Act 1935, establishing a bicameral legislature consisting of a legislative assembly and a legislative council.
Premiers of United Provinces (1937–50):
Here is a list of all the leaders who took the reigns of the united province before it became an independent state.
| Leaders |
Tenure |
Political Party |
| The Nawab of Chhatri |
1937 – 1937 (104 days) |
Independent |
| Govind Ballabh Pant |
1937 – 1939 |
Indian National Congress |
| Governor`s Rule; |
1939 – 1946 |
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| Govind Ballabh Pant |
1946 – 150 |
Indian National Congress |
List of Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh:
Here is a list of all the chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh since Indian gained independent from colonial rule in 1947.
| Chief Ministers |
Tenure |
Political Party |
Govind Ballabh Pant |
1950 – 1954 |
Indian National Congress |
| Sampurnanand |
1954 – 1960 |
Indian National Congress |
| Chandra Bhanu Gupta |
1960 – 1963 |
Indian National Congress |
| Sucheta Kripalani |
1963 – 1967 |
Indian National Congress |
| Chandra Bhanu Gupta |
1967 – 1967 (20 days) |
Indian National Congress |
| Charan Singh |
1967 – 1968 |
Bharatiya Kranti Dal |
| Chandra Bhanu Gupta |
1969 – 1970 |
Indian National Congress |
| Charan Singh |
1970 – 1970 (225 days) |
Bharatiya Kranti Dal |
| Tribhuvan Narain Singh |
1970 – 1971 |
Indian National Congress (O) |
| Kamalapati Tripathi |
1971 - 1973 |
Indian National Congress |
| Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna |
1973 - 1975 |
Indian National Congress |
| Narayan Dutt Tiwari |
1976 – 1977 |
Indian National Congress |
| Ram Naresh Yadav |
1977 – 1979 |
Janata Party |
| Banarasi Das |
1979 – 1980 |
Janata Party |
| Vishwanath Pratap Singh |
1980 – 1982 |
Indian National Congress |
| Sripati Mishra |
1982 – 1984 |
Indian National Congress |
| Narayan Dutt Tiwari |
1984 – 1985 |
Indian National Congress |
| Vir Bahadur Singh |
1985 – 1988 |
Indian National Congress |
| Narayan Dutt Tiwari |
1988 – 1989 |
Indian National Congress |
| Mulayam Singh Yadav |
1989 – 1991 |
Janata Party |
| Kalyan Singh |
1991 – 1992 |
Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Mulayam Singh Yadav |
1993 – 1995 |
Samajwadi Party |
| Mayawati |
1995 – 1995 (137 days) |
Bahujan Samaj Party |
| Mayawati |
1997 – 1997 (184 days) |
Bahujan Samaj Party |
| Kalyan Singh |
1997 – 1999 |
Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Ram Prakash Gupta |
1999 – 2000 |
Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Rajnath Singh |
2000 – 2002 |
Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Mayawati |
2002 – 2003 |
Bahujan Samaj Party |
| Mulayam Singh Yadav |
2003 – 2007 |
Samajwadi Party |
| Mayawati |
2007 – 2012 |
Bahujan Samaj Party |
| Akhilesh Yadav |
2012 – 2017 |
Samajwadi Party |
| Yogi Adityanath |
2017 – Present (Incumbent) |
Bharatiya Janata Party |
President"s rule in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, a state marked by its dynamic political landscape, has witnessed several instances of
President`s rule during critical junctures in its history. Notably, President`s rule was imposed on five occasions: from 25 February 1968 to 26 February 1969; 1 October 1970 to 18 October 1970; 13 June 1973 to 8 November 1973; 30 November 1975 to 21 January 1976; and 30 April 1977 to 23 June 1977. The state experienced further spells of central intervention during 17 February 1980 to 9 June 1980; 6 December 1992 to 4 December 1993; 18 October 1995 to 21 March 1997; and 8 March 2002 to 3 May 2002. These periods marked instances when the constitutional provision of invoking President`s rule was deemed necessary to address governance challenges or political instability, allowing for central governance until normalcy was restored. The imposition of President`s rule in Uttar Pradesh reflects the delicate balance between state autonomy and the need for central intervention during tumultuous periods.
