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Since 1952, National Capital Territory of Delhi has had several impactful chief ministers, starting with the Indian National Congress party's Brahm Prakash. Presently, Atishi of Aam Aadmi Party is the incumbent chief minister of Delhi.
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Brahm Prakash
Brahm Prakash became Delhi's first Chief Minister on March 17, 1952. His tenure lasted until February 12, 1955. He was an active participant in the Indian independence movement.
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Madan Lal Khurana served as Chief Minister of Delhi from December 2, 1993, to February 26, 1996. Representing the BJP and the Moti Nagar constituency, Khurana was focused on urban development.
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Sushma Swaraj was Delhi's Chief Minister for a brief period from October 12 to December 3, 1998. A leading BJP figure, who also served as India's External Affairs Minister from 2014 to 2019.
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Sheila Dikshit served as Delhi's Chief Minister for three consecutive terms from December 3, 1998, to December 28, 2013. Representing the Indian National Congress (INC), she transformed Delhi's infrastructure through projects like the metro rail expansion.
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Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal first became Delhi's Chief Minister on December 28, 2013. After a brief resignation in early 2014, he returned to power on February 14, 2015, with a historic majority. He continued to lead until his resignation in September 2024 due to legal issues.
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From infrastructural development to security of the National capital, the Chief Ministers of Delhi ensured extensive development of the Union Territory.