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Sucheta Kriplani to Rekha Gupta, complete list of 18 women CMs of India through the years | In Pics

First-time MLA Rekha Gupta will be the new chief minister of Delhi, capping 11 days of suspense over who would get the top post following the BJP's return to power after more than 26 years, ending the 10-year rule of the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP.

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Edited By: Abhirupa Kundu
Updated: Feb 20, 2025, 09:51 AM IST
Rekha Gupta, first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly at the BJP legislature party meeting, setting stage for her to become the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi.
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Rekha Gupta, first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was chosen as the Leader of the House in the Delhi Assembly at the BJP legislature party meeting, setting stage for her to become the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi.
AAP leader Atishi, who was serving as the Caretaker Chief Minister of Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal's resignation congratulated BJP leader Rekha Gupta on being selected as the new chief minister and expressed hope that she would fulfil all promises made during the election campaign.
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AAP leader Atishi, who was serving as the Caretaker Chief Minister of Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal's resignation congratulated BJP leader Rekha Gupta on being selected as the new chief minister and expressed hope that she would fulfil all promises made during the election campaign.
Mehbooba Mufti served as the 9th and last chief minister of the erstwhile state Jammu and Kashmir from 4 April 2016 to 19 June 2018. She was the first female chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Mehbooba Mufti served as the 9th and last chief minister of the erstwhile state Jammu and Kashmir from 4 April 2016 to 19 June 2018. She was the first female chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Anandiben Patel, had served as the first and to date, the only female Chief Minister of Gujarat.
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Anandiben Patel, had served as the first and to date, the only female Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Mamata Banerjee is serving as the eighth and current chief minister of the Indian state of West Bengal since 20 May 2011, the first woman to hold the office.
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Mamata Banerjee is serving as the eighth and current chief minister of the Indian state of West Bengal since 20 May 2011, the first woman to hold the office.
Vasundhara Raje is an Indian politician, who has held two terms as the chief minister of Rajasthan.
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Vasundhara Raje is an Indian politician, who has held two terms as the chief minister of Rajasthan.
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BJP leader Uma Bharti served as the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from 8 December 2003 to 23 August 2004.
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BJP leader Uma Bharti served as the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from 8 December 2003 to 23 August 2004.
Sheila Dikshit (Delhi): Served as the longest-serving CM of Delhi, holding office from 1998 to 2013 for over 15 years.
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Sheila Dikshit (Delhi): Served as the longest-serving CM of Delhi, holding office from 1998 to 2013 for over 15 years.
Sushma Swaraj served as Chief Minister of Delhi for a short duration in 1998 and became the first female Chief Minister of Delhi.
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Sushma Swaraj served as Chief Minister of Delhi for a short duration in 1998 and became the first female Chief Minister of Delhi.
Rabri Devi formerly served 3 terms as the chief minister of Bihar, the first and only woman to date to have held the office.
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Rabri Devi formerly served 3 terms as the chief minister of Bihar, the first and only woman to date to have held the office.
Rajinder Kaur Bhattal who held office from 1997 to 2002 was the first woman CM of Punjab. She served as the interim CM when the position became vacant in the late 1990s.
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Rajinder Kaur Bhattal who held office from 1997 to 2002 was the first woman CM of Punjab. She served as the interim CM when the position became vacant in the late 1990s.
Mayawati is a prominent leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Mayawati became the first Dalit woman to serve as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. She has served in various terms and was known for her social and economic policies aimed at the welfare of marginalized communities.
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Mayawati is a prominent leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Mayawati became the first Dalit woman to serve as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. She has served in various terms and was known for her social and economic policies aimed at the welfare of marginalized communities.
J. Jayalalithaa was a towering figure in Tamil Nadu politics, serving as the CM five times. She was a key leader of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and remains a beloved figure in the state.
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J. Jayalalithaa was a towering figure in Tamil Nadu politics, serving as the CM five times. She was a key leader of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and remains a beloved figure in the state.
Actress-politician, V. N. Janaki briefly served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for 23 days after the death of her husband M. G. Ramachandran, former chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
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Actress-politician, V. N. Janaki briefly served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for 23 days after the death of her husband M. G. Ramachandran, former chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
Syeda Anwara Taimur was the chief minister of the Indian state of Assam from 6 December 1980 to 30 June 1981.
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Syeda Anwara Taimur was the chief minister of the Indian state of Assam from 6 December 1980 to 30 June 1981.
Shashikala Kakodkar, a leader of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), served as the Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu on two occasions, and was the President of the MGP.
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Shashikala Kakodkar, a leader of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), served as the Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu on two occasions, and was the President of the MGP.
Nandini Satpathy was the Chief Minister of Odisha from June 1972 to December 1976.
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Nandini Satpathy was the Chief Minister of Odisha from June 1972 to December 1976.
Sucheta Kriplani was the first woman to become a Chief Minister of any state in India. A prominent leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), she served as the CM of Uttar Pradesh.
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Sucheta Kriplani was the first woman to become a Chief Minister of any state in India. A prominent leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), she served as the CM of Uttar Pradesh.
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