List of female Prime Ministers of India over the years with Atishi Marlena Singh as youngest Prime Minister of Delhi | India News – Times of India

The Prime Minister heads the Council of Ministers and is accountable to the Legislative Assembly. They serve a term of five years, provided they have the confidence of the Assembly, with no term limits.
Recently, former Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena Singh was appointed as the next Chief Minister of Delhi by Arvind Kejiriwal after intra-party talks.
Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday resigned after a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. Atishi, who holds several key portfolios, has been appointed Delhi’s third woman Chief Minister after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit, and is the youngest to hold the post.

List of female Prime Ministers of India

All Women Prime Ministers of India from 1963 to present

Atishi Marlena Singh

Atishi Marlena Singh will become India’s youngest Chief Minister and Delhi’s third woman CM after Sheila Dikshit and Sushma Swaraj. Previously serving as Delhi’s Education Minister, she is now all set to take oath as Delhi’s new Chief Minister, likely on September 26-27, after the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal.

Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti became the first female Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in 2016, following the death of her father, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. As the leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), her tenure was marked by political challenges in the region. She emphasized peacebuilding and dialogue, but faced significant turmoil during her leadership.

Anandi Ben Patel

Anandi Ben Patel served as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2014 to 2016, succeeding Narendra Modi. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, she focused on social development, women’s empowerment and rural development during her tenure. She later became Governor of Uttar Pradesh, where she continued her political career in a different capacity.

Mama Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee, leader of the All India Trinamool Congress, became the first woman Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2011. She is known for her leadership at the local level and focuses on social welfare, economic development and curbing corruption.

Vasundhara Raje

Vasundhara Raje, a senior BJP leader, served as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan in two terms: 2003-2008 and 2013-2018. Known for her leadership and administrative skills, she implemented several development programmes focusing on infrastructure, women empowerment and economic growth, making her one of the most prominent political figures of Rajasthan.

Uma Bharti

Uma Bharti, a fiery leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, was Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from December 2003 to August 2004. Bharti is known for her Hindutva ideology and focused on improving the state’s infrastructure and agricultural sectors. She remains a key figure in Indian politics, particularly in central India.

Sheila Dikshit

Sheila Dikshit served as Chief Minister of Delhi for 15 years (1998-2013), making her the longest-serving female CM in India. Under her leadership, Delhi saw significant infrastructural improvements, including the expansion of the metro and beautification projects. She was known for her efforts in making Delhi a modern city and improving its governance.

Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj briefly served as Chief Minister of Delhi in 1998, making her the first woman to hold the post. A senior leader of the BJP, she later became a prominent national figure, known for her work as India’s External Affairs Minister, where she was widely respected for her diplomatic efforts and outreach to citizens abroad.

Rabri Devi

Rabri Devi became the Chief Minister of Bihar after her husband, Lalu Prasad Yadav, resigned. She served three terms between 1997 and 2005, becoming the first woman to hold the office in Bihar. Despite criticism for her lack of political experience, she remained a key figure in Bihar politics.

Rajinder Kaur Bhattal

Rajinder Kaur Bhattal was the first female Chief Minister of Punjab from January 1996 to February 1997. A member of the Indian National Congress, she played a crucial role in stabilizing the state’s political landscape after years of unrest. Her leadership focused on agricultural reforms and improving rural infrastructure.

Mayawati

Mayawati, leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), served four terms as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Known for her focus on uplifting Dalits and marginalized communities, her leadership emphasized infrastructure development, law and order, and social welfare programs, making her one of the most influential political leaders in the state.

J. Jayalalithaa

J. Jayalalithaa served five terms as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu between 1991 and 2016. She was a dominant figure in the state’s politics and was known for her populist welfare schemes and strong leadership. She transformed AIADMK into a powerful political force and left a lasting legacy in the political history of Tamil Nadu.

Janaki Ramachandran

Janaki Ramachandran served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for a short period in January 1988, after the death of her husband, M. G. Ramachandran. As the leader of AIADMK, her term lasted only 23 days, making it the shortest in Indian history. Her tenure marked a period of political turmoil.

Syeda Anwara Taimur

Syeda Anwara Taimur became the first and only woman to serve as Chief Minister of Assam, holding office from December 1980 to June 1981. A member of the Indian National Congress, she focused on improving Assam’s infrastructure and agricultural sector. However, her short term was marked by political instability in the region.

Shashikala Kakodkar

Shashikala Kakodkar served as Chief Minister of Goa from August 1973 to April 1979. She was a member of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and succeeded her father. Kakodkar worked towards preserving Goa’s unique cultural identity and was involved in several development projects for the state during her term.

Nandini Satpathy

Nandini Satpathy, a prominent leader from Odisha, served as the Chief Minister of the state from June 1972 to March 1973 and again from March 1974 to December 1976. Known for her strong political will, she emphasised on the development of education, social welfare and agricultural reforms during her leadership, which had a lasting impact on the state.

Search Kriplani

Sucheta Kriplani became the first woman Chief Minister of India, serving the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) from October 1963 to March 1967. A freedom fighter and a close ally of Mahatma Gandhi, she played a major role in the Quit India Movement and focused on social welfare and women’s empowerment during her tenure.
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