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Who among the following has been the longest-serving chief minister of an Indian state?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Pawan Kumar Chamling

Longest-Serving Chief Minister Record

The question asks to identify the individual who has served as the Chief Minister (CM) of an Indian state for the longest duration.

Comparing Chief Minister Tenures

Let's examine the service periods of the prominent leaders mentioned:

  • Pawan Kumar Chamling (Sikkim): Served continuously for approximately 24 years and 5 months, from December 1994 to May 2019.
  • Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh): Served multiple terms, with a total service of approximately 16 years and 1 month, from November 2005 to December 2023 (with a brief interruption).
  • Narendra Modi (Gujarat): Served approximately 12 years and 7 months, from October 2001 to May 2014.
  • Mulayam Singh Yadav (Uttar Pradesh): Had multiple terms, but the total duration was significantly less than the others, around 5 years.

Conclusion on Longest Service

Comparing the tenures, Pawan Kumar Chamling holds the record for the longest continuous service as a Chief Minister of an Indian state.

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