Top 10 Youngest CM in India 2025

The top 10 Youngest CM in India 2025 include a mix of leaders mostly in their 40s and early 50s, with Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh being the youngest at age 46. Others in the list include Conrad Sangma (47) of Meghalaya, Hemant Soren (50) of Jharkhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami (50) of Uttarakhand, and Bhagwant Mann (51) of Punjab among others. Atishi Marlena Singh, aged 43, is also noted as the Youngest CM in India, serving in Delhi but for a very short period of time.

Top 10 Youngest CM in India 2025

Rank	Chief Minister	Age	State/UT
1	Atishi Marlena Singh	43	Delhi
2	Pema Khandu	46	Arunachal Pradesh
3	Conrad Sangma	47	Meghalaya
4	Hemant Soren	50	Jharkhand
5	Pushkar Singh Dhami	50	Uttarakhand
6	Bhagwant Mann	51	Punjab
7	Pramod Sawant	51	Goa
8	Rekha Gupta	51	Delhi
9	Mohan Charan Majhi	52	Odisha
10	Yogi Adityanath	52	Uttar Pradesh

Highlights of Top Youngest CM in India 2025

• Pema Khandu has been the CM of Arunachal Pradesh since 2016 and is known for his focus on development and tourism.
• Atishi Marlena Singh became the third woman CM of Delhi and is among the youngest at 43.
• Conrad Sangma, the CM of Meghalaya, assumed office in 2018.
• Hemant Soren of Jharkhand has been serving multiple terms and took oath again in 2025.
• The list includes a combination of younger leaders leading smaller states as well as large, politically significant states like Uttar Pradesh.

This list captures the youthful leadership shaping Indian state politics in 2025, reflecting a blend of experience and emerging vigor in governance.

Comparison of the political parties of Youngest CM in India 2025

Here is the pie chart showing the distribution of political parties among the top 10 Youngest CM in India 2025.

• BJP leads with 6 CMs.
• AAP has 2 CMs.
• NPP and JMM have 1 CM each.

Summary of Political Parties:

• Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the party of the majority of these youngest chief ministers, leading 6 out of the 10 states listed.
• Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leads Delhi and Punjab under youngest CMs Atishi Marlena Singh and Bhagwant Mann, respectively.
• National People’s Party (NPP) leads Meghalaya with Conrad Sangma.
• Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is the party of Hemant Soren, the CM of Jharkhand.

This visual representation highlights the dominant presence of BJP among the Youngest CM in India, with significant representation by AAP and regional parties NPP and JMM.

Achievements, Major Controversies, and Current Position of each of the Youngest CM in India 2025:

This table provides a quick view of the achievements, major controversies, and current focus areas for each of the top 10 Youngest CM in India 2025:

CM Name	Achievements	Biggest Controversy/Scandal	What They Are Doing Now
Pema Khandu	Infrastructure push, digitization, ‘Outstanding Public Service Award’, strong border stance	Political switching (Congress→PPA→BJP); Statement on Tibet vs China border	Re-elected CM, focusing on security & infrastructure ​
Atishi Marlena Singh	Key figure in Delhi education reforms, third woman CM of Delhi	Liquor excise policy scam, party infighting, surname controversy	Recently lost re-election, remains Assembly leader ​
Conrad Sangma	Youth initiatives, digital governance, sports policy, transport, party expansion in NE	Criticism over governance, opposition charges of corruption, limited national impact	Active CM, Re-elected NPP president, focusing on stability ​
Hemant Soren	Tribal rights, ‘Aapke Adhikar, Apki Sarkar, Apke Dwar’ doorstep scheme	Arrested a second time (2024) in a land/money laundering scam	Active CM, Returned to office after bail, tribal empowerment focus ​
Pushkar Singh Dhami	Implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC), anti-conversion laws, led BJP to historic re-election	Corruption allegations (mining scam, FD scam); frequent leadership criticism ​	Active CM, Continuous strong pro-BJP stance, legislation ​
Bhagwant Mann	Focus on Punjab’s water issues, rural base consolidation, strong anti-corruption stance	Party rifts, remarks challenging PM on foreign tours/awards, handling of Punjab-Haryana dispute	Active CM, aggressive on water/agrarian issues ​
Pramod Sawant	Goa election wins, ‘Swayampurna Goa’ for local entrepreneurship/self-reliance	Cabinet infighting, ministerial corruption allegations	Active CM, Strengthening public-oriented governance ​
Mohan Charan Majhi	Investment drives, tribal empowerment, women’s scheme (Subhadra)	Spate of sexual violence, law & order issues, loss of women’s SHG support	Active CM, Under pressure over women’s safety, opposition challenges ​
Yogi Adityanath	Law and order reforms, infrastructure build-up, commando units, religious tourism	Encounters/violence, strong anti-minority image, media controversies	Active CM, Nationally prominent BJP face, focusing on development and security ​
Rekha Gupta	Primary achievement is becoming the current Chief Minister of Delhi, having assumed office in February 2025	Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was “slapped” during the Jan Sunwai event at her official residence	Active CM, Strengthening BJP’s grip, promoting UT schemes

• Each of these CMs has left a unique mark on their state, while also facing controversies—ranging from corruption and policy scandals to handling of law and order.
• Currently, most are serving fresh terms, trying to consolidate their positions, roll out flagship welfare programs, or fight back from recent setbacks or scandals.​