Chief Ministers of Sikkim
Inspite of the fact that Sikkim comprises of different people and multi ethnic society, perhaps it is the most peaceful State of the Indian Union to promote communal harmony and human relations, a feat which is much expected in a plural society like India.
In general strikes, terrorism, violence, lock-outs, unrest and anti-social activities are unheard of in Sikkim.
Unity of the people, good governance, excellent committed administration and proper thought control of the masses by seasoned politicians make the beautiful State of Sikkim a paradise on the face of the earth.
On 4th September 1947, the leader of Sikkim Congress, Kazi Lendup Dorji was elected as the Chief Minister of the state.
The Chogyal however still remained as the constitutional figure head monarch in the new setup. Mr. B. B. Lal was the first Governor of Sikkim.
Events leading to the confrontation between the Chogyal and the popular Government caused Sikkim to become a full-fledged 22nd state of the Indian Union on 16th may 1975. The institution of Chogyal was subsequently abolished. Since then Sikkim has been a state of the Indian Union like any other state.
The 1979 assembly election saw Mr. Nar Bahadur Bhandari being elected as the Chief Minister of Sikkim. He has been returned to office in the election held in 1984 and 1989.
In 1994 assembly election Mr. Pawan Kumar Chamling became the fifth Chief Minister of Sikkim.
Other Chief Ministers of Sikkim since Sikkim became a state of India and have played an important role in its development.
Kazi Lhendup Dorjee Khangsarpa
Chief Minister of Sikkim
(1974-1979)
Nar Bhadur Bhandari
Chief Minister of Sikkim
(1979-84 & 1985-1994)
B.B. Gurung
Chief Minister of Sikkim
(May 11,1984 - May 24, 1984)
Sanchaman Limboo
Chief Minister of Sikkim
(May 18, 1994 - Dec 11, 1994)
Pawan Chamling
Chief Minister of Sikkim
(1994 - )
Article 371F of the Constitution of India (under which Sikkim gained statehood and governs it)
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