Kurukshetra
State: Haryana (HR) Statehood: 01 November 1966 10219 Views
Kurukshetra is a district located in the state of Haryana, India. It is named after the ancient town of Kurukshetra, which holds immense historical and religious significance in Hindu mythology and the epic Mahabharata. The district is situated in the northern part of Haryana and is bordered by the districts of Ambala, Kaithal, Karnal, and Yamunanagar.
Kurukshetra has a rich cultural and historical heritage. According to mythology, it is believed to be the place where the famous battle of Mahabharata took place between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The district is dotted with numerous historical sites and temples that attract pilgrims and history enthusiasts.
List of Chief Ministers of Haryana
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhagwat Dayal Sharma | 1 November 1966 to 23 March 1967 |
| 2 | Rao Birender Singh | 24 March 1967 to 20 November 1967 |
| 3 | *President Rule* | 20 November 1967 to 21 May 1968 |
| 4 | Bansi Lal | 21 May 1968 to 14 March 1972 |
| 5 | Bansi Lal | 14 March 1972 to 30 November 1975 |
| 6 | Banarsi Das Gupta | 1 December 1975 to 30 April 1977 |
| 7 | *President Rule* | 30 April 1977 to 21 June 1977 |
| 8 | Chaudhary Devi Lal | 21 June 1977 to 28 June 1979 |
| 9 | Bhajan Lal | 28 June 1979 to 23 May 1982 |
| 10 | Bhajan Lal | 23 May 1982 to 4 June 1986 |
| 11 | Bansi Lal | 5 June 1986 to 20 June 1987 |
| 12 | Chaudhary Devi Lal | 20 June 1987 to 2 December 1989 |
| 13 | Om Prakash Chautala | 2 December 1989 to 22 May 1990 |
| 14 | Banarsi Das Gupta | 22 May 1990 to 12 July 1990 |
| 15 | Om Prakash Chautala | 12 July 1990 to 17 July 1990 |
| 16 | Hukam Singh | 17 July 1990 to 22 March 1991 |
| 17 | Om Prakash Chautala | 22 March 1991 to 5 April 1991 |
| 18 | *President Rule* | 6 April 1991 to 23 July 1991 |
| 19 | Bhajan Lal | 23 June 1991 to 10 May 1996 |
| 20 | Bansi Lal | 11 May 1996 to 24 July 1999 |
| 21 | Om Prakash Chautala | 24 July 1999 to 2 March 2000 |
| 22 | Om Prakash Chautala | 2 March 2000 to 5 March 2005 |
| 23 | Bhupinder Singh Hooda | 5 March 2005 to 25 October 2009 |
| 24 | Bhupinder Singh Hooda | 25 October 2009 to 26 October 2014 |
| 25 | Manohar Lal Khattar | 26 October 2014 to 27 October 2019 |
| 26 | Manohar Lal Khattar | 27 October 2019 to Incumbent |