Useful for: HSSC, HPSC, Haryana Police, Group-C, Group-D & other state-level exams.
State Formation: Haryana was carved out of Punjab on 1 November 1966. Below is the updated list of Haryana Chief Ministers from 1996 to 2026 with their tenure, parties, and key facts.
List of Haryana Chief Ministers (1996–2026)
1. Bansi Lal (1996 – 1999)
Tenure: 22 May 1996 – 23 July 1999
Party: Haryana Vikas Party (HVP)
- Third term as CM.
- Worked for road development and administrative reforms.
- Favored prohibition and industrial projects.
2. Om Prakash Chautala (1999 – 2005)
Tenure: 23 July 1999 – 5 March 2005
Party: Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)
- Served as CM five times in his political career.
- Focused on rural and farmer-centric reforms.
- Important for exam timeline questions.
3. Bhupinder Singh Hooda (2005 – 2014)
Tenure: 5 March 2005 – 26 October 2014
Party: Indian National Congress (INC)
- Two consecutive terms (2005–2014).
- Major development in Gurugram region.
- Launched schemes like Ladli & pension programs.
4. Manohar Lal Khattar (2014 – 2026)
Tenure: 26 October 2014 – Present
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- First BJP CM of Haryana.
- Started PPP, e-governance and digital services.
- Focus on transparency & citizen services.
Quick Summary Table
| S.No | Chief Minister | Party | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bansi Lal | HVP | 22 May 1996 | 23 Jul 1999 |
| 2 | O. P. Chautala | INLD | 23 Jul 1999 | 5 Mar 2005 |
| 3 | B. S. Hooda | INC | 5 Mar 2005 | 26 Oct 2014 |
| 4 | M. L. Khattar | BJP | 26 Oct 2014 | Present |
Important Exam Points
- Longest-serving CM (recent era): Manohar Lal Khattar.
- First BJP CM: Manohar Lal Khattar.
- Gurugram development: B. S. Hooda.
- Most terms as CM: O. P. Chautala.
Revision Trick
B → O → B → M (Bansi Lal → O. P. Chautala → B. S. Hooda → M. L. Khattar)