Who Ruled MP in the 21st Century? A Look at the Faces Behind the Power

Babulal Gaur (BJP)

Term: March 5, 2000 - December 8, 2003; Noteworthy events: Oversaw the Narmada Bachao Andolan protests against the Sardar Sarovar Dam project. Implemented the Sampoorna Kranti Abhiyan for rural development.

Uma Bharti (BJP)

Term: December 8, 2003 - August 29, 2004; Noteworthy events: Focused on promoting Hindu nationalist ideology and religious tourism. Faced criticism for her handling of farmer suicides.

Babulal Gaur (BJP)

Term: August 29, 2004 - February 15, 2005; Noteworthy events: Served a second non-consecutive term due to BJPs internal conflicts. Continued focus on rural development and infrastructure projects.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan (BJP)

Term: February 15, 2005 - December 13, 2018; Noteworthy events: Longest-serving Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, winning three consecutive terms. Implemented various social welfare schemes like Ladli Laxmi Yojana and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Pradhikrita Yojana. Faced criticism for handling of Vyapam scam and farmer protests.

Kamal Nath (INC)

Term: December 13, 2018 - March 20, 2020; Noteworthy events: Formed a coalition government with BSP and SP, ending BJPs 15-year rule. Focused on loan waivers for farmers and improving healthcare infrastructure. Government collapsed due to defections of MLAs from his party and allies.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan (BJP)

Term: March 20, 2020 - Present; Noteworthy events: Returned to power after securing majority in by-elections. Focused on managing the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery. Currently leading the state in his fourth term.