List of Chief Ministers of Karnataka
Country
INDIA
State
Statehood
01 November 1956
Total Districts
30
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Vijayapura (Bijapur)
Karnataka is a state located in the southwestern region of India, known for its rich cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and beautiful landscapes. The state is home to several important historical sites, including Hampi, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its ancient temples and monuments.
The state is also known for its beautiful beaches, hill stations, and wildlife sanctuaries. Popular tourist destinations include Coorg, Mysore, and Bangalore, which is the state's capital and is known for its vibrant nightlife and thriving tech industry.
| S.No. | CM Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyasamballi Chengalaraya Reddy | 25 October 1947 - 30 March 1952 |
| 2 | Kengal Hanumanthaiah | 30 March 1952 - 19 August 1956 |
| 3 | Kadidal Manjappa | 19 August 1956 - 31 October 1956 |
| 4 | C. M. Poonacha | 27 March 1952 - 31 October 1956 |
| 5 | S. Nijalingappa | 1 November 1956 - 16 May 1958 |
| 6 | B. D. Jatti | 16 May 1958 - 9 March 1962 |
| 7 | S. R. Kanthi | 14 March 1962 - 20 June 1962 |
| 8 | S. Nijalingappa | 21 June 1962 - 28 May 1968 |
| 9 | Veerendra Patil | 29 May 1968 - 18 March 1971 |
| 10 | *President Rule* | 19 March 1971 - 20 March 1972 |
| 11 | D. Devaraj Urs | 20 March 1972 - 31 December 1977 |
| 12 | *President Rule* | 31 December 1977 - 28 February 1978 |
| 13 | D. Devaraj Urs | 28 February 1978 - 7 January 1980 |
| 14 | R. Gundu Rao | 12 January 1980 - 6 January 1983 |
| 15 | Ramakrishna Hegde | 10 January 1983 - 29 December 1984 |
| 16 | Ramakrishna Hegde | 8 March 1985 - 13 February 1986 |
| 17 | Ramakrishna Hegde | 16 February 1986 - 10 August 1988 |
| 18 | S. R. Bommai | 13 August 1988 - 21 April 1989 |
| 19 | *President Rule* | 21 April 1989 - 30 November 1989 |
| 20 | Veerendra Patil | 30 November 1989 - 10 October 1990 |
| 21 | *President Rule* | 10 October 1990 - 17 October 1990 |
| 22 | S. Bangarappa | 17 October 1990 - 19 November 1992 |
| 23 | M. Veerappa Moily | 19 November 1992 - 11 December 1994 |
| 24 | H. D. Deve Gowda | 11 December 1994 - 31 May 1996 |
| 25 | J. H. Patel | 31 May 1996 - 7 October 1999 |
| 26 | S. M. Krishna | 11 October 1999 - 28 May 2004 |
| 27 | Dharam Singh | 28 May 2004 - 2 February 2006 |
| 28 | H. D. Kumaraswamy | 3 February 2006 - 8 October 2007 |
| 29 | *President Rule* | 8 October 2007 - 12 November 2007 |
| 30 | B. S. Yediyurappa | 12 November 2007 - 19 November 2007 |
| 31 | *President Rule* | 20 November 2007 - 29 May 2008 |
| 32 | B. S. Yediyurappa | 30 May 2008 - 4 August 2011 |
| 33 | D. V. Sadananda Gowda | 5 August 2011 - 12 July 2012 |
| 34 | Jagadish Shettar | 12 July 2012 - 13 May 2013 |
| 35 | Siddaramaiah | 13 May 2013 - 17 May 2018 |
| 36 | B. S. Yediyurappa | 17 May 2018 - 23 May 2018 |
| 37 | H. D. Kumaraswamy | 23 May 2018 - 26 July 2019 |
| 38 | B. S. Yediyurappa | 26 July 2019 - 27 July 2021 |
| 39 | Basavaraj Bommai | 28 July 2021 - Incumbent |
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