List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand From 2000 to 2025

Discover the complete list of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand from 2000 to 2025 with their tenure, constituencies, political parties, and key highlights. Stay updated with Jharkhand's political timeline.

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Jharkhand, carved out of Bihar on 15th November 2000, has witnessed dynamic political shifts and leadership changes since its inception. The List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand from 2000 to 2025 reflects the evolving political landscape, marked by the dominance of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), interspersed with periods of President’s Rule and independent leadership. This article provides a comprehensive list of all Jharkhand Chief Ministers from 2000 to 2025, including their tenures, constituencies, political parties, and key governance insights.

List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand

Name	Constituency	Term Start	Term End	Duration	Party
Babulal Marandi	Ramgarh	15 Nov 2000	18 Mar 2003	2 years, 123 days	Bharatiya Janata Party
Arjun Munda	Kharsawan	18 Mar 2003	2 Mar 2005	1 year, 349 days	Bharatiya Janata Party
Shibu Soren	Did not contest	2 Mar 2005	12 Mar 2005	10 days	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Arjun Munda	Kharsawan	12 Mar 2005	18 Sep 2006	1 year, 190 days	Bharatiya Janata Party
Madhu Koda	Jaganathpur	18 Sep 2006	27 Aug 2008	1 year, 343 days	Independent
Shibu Soren	Did not contest	27 Aug 2008	19 Jan 2009	145 days	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
President’s Rule	N/A	19 Jan 2009	30 Dec 2009	345 days	N/A
Shibu Soren	Jamtara	30 Dec 2009	1 Jun 2010	153 days	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
President’s Rule	N/A	1 Jun 2010	11 Sep 2010	102 days	N/A
Arjun Munda	Kharsawan	11 Sep 2010	18 Jan 2013	2 years, 129 days	Bharatiya Janata Party
President’s Rule	N/A	18 Jan 2013	13 Jul 2013	176 days	N/A
Hemant Soren	Dumka	13 Jul 2013	28 Dec 2014	1 year, 168 days	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Raghubar Das	Jamshedpur East	28 Dec 2014	29 Dec 2019	5 years, 1 day	Bharatiya Janata Party
Hemant Soren	Barhait	29 Dec 2019	2 Feb 2024	4 years, 35 days	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Champai Soren	Seraikella	2 Feb 2024	4 Jul 2024	153 days	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Hemant Soren	Barhait	4 Jul 2024	28 Nov 2024	147 days	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Hemant Soren	Barhait	28 Nov 2024	Incumbent	6th term	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha

Detailed List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand

1. Babulal Marandi (2000–2003)

Tenure: 15 November 2000 – 17 March 2003
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Key Contributions:
- The first Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
- Focused on state infrastructure and industrial development.
- Resigned due to internal party conflicts and political instability.

2. Arjun Munda (2003–2005)

Tenure: 17 March 2003 – 2 March 2005
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Key Contributions:
- Emphasized tribal welfare and developmental policies.
- His government fell due to a no-confidence motion.

3. Shibu Soren (2005)

Tenure: 2 March 2005 – 12 March 2005 (First Term)
Party: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
Key Contributions:
- Brief tenure marked by political turbulence.
- Failed to prove majority in the assembly.

4. Arjun Munda (2005–2006)

Tenure: 12 March 2005 – 14 September 2006
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Key Contributions:
- Continued focus on tribal welfare and economic reforms.
- Resigned after losing coalition support.

5. Madhu Koda (2006–2008)

Tenure: 14 September 2006 – 23 August 2008
Party: Independent (Supported by UPA)
Key Contributions:
- India’s first independent Chief Minister.
- Focused on inclusive development but faced corruption allegations.

6. Shibu Soren (2008–2009)

Tenure: 27 August 2008 – 18 January 2009 (Second Term)
Party: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
Key Contributions:
- Focused on tribal rights and forest policies.
- Resigned after losing an assembly by-election.

7. President’s Rule (2009)

Duration: 19 January 2009 – 30 December 2009
Imposed due to political instability.

8. Shibu Soren (2009–2010)

Tenure: 30 December 2009 – 31 May 2010 (Third Term)
Party: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
Key Contributions:
- Strengthened tribal policies.
- Resigned following a political deadlock.

9. Arjun Munda (2010–2013)

Tenure: 11 September 2010 – 18 January 2013
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Key Contributions:
- Promoted industrial growth and investment.
- Resigned due to coalition collapse.

10. President’s Rule (2013–2014)

Duration: 18 January 2013 – 12 July 2013
Imposed after the resignation of Arjun Munda.

11. Raghubar Das (2014–2019)

Tenure: 28 December 2014 – 29 December 2019
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Key Contributions:
- First non-tribal Chief Minister of Jharkhand.
- Focused on urbanization and economic reforms.
- Lost the 2019 elections to Hemant Soren.

12. Hemant Soren (2019–Present)

Tenure: 29 December 2019 – Present
Party: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
Key Contributions:
- Implemented tribal welfare schemes like the Sarvajan Pension Yojana.
- Focused on education, healthcare, and women empowerment.
- Prominent leader during the COVID-19 crisis.

Deputy Chief Ministers of Jharkhand

S. No.	Name	Tenure	Party	Key Contributions
1	Stephen Marandi	2 March 2005 – 14 September 2006	Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)	Played a key role in coalition politics; focused on tribal welfare.
2	Sudesh Mahto	14 September 2006 – 23 August 2008	All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU)	Focused on rural development and education policies.
3	Raghubar Das	27 August 2008 – 18 January 2009	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)	Prominent BJP leader; later became the Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

Key Notes:

The position of Deputy Chief Minister in Jharkhand has been used strategically in coalition governments to balance political power and representation.
After 2009, Jharkhand hasn’t consistently had a Deputy Chief Minister, as coalition dynamics have shifted.

Political Trends in Jharkhand

Frequent imposition of President’s Rule due to coalition instability.
The dominance of tribal-focused politics with parties like JMM and BJP leading the state.
The emergence of independent candidates like Madhu Koda, showcased regional political dynamics.

List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand