Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh
19 people have held the office, across 26 terms, from formation to today.
Every Chief Minister
Most recent first, with a short biography where one is available.
30 May 2019 – 11 Jun 2024 · 5 years
Yeduguri Sandinti Jagan Mohan Reddy (born 21 December 1972), also known mononymously as Jagan, is an Indian politician and a Member of Legislative Assembly representing Pulivendula Assembly constituency in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly. He previously served as the 17th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He is the founding president of YSR Congress Party. Wikipedia →
25 Nov 2010 – 1 Mar 2014 · 3 years, 3 months
Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy (born 13 September 1960) is an Indian politician who served as the 16th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh between 25 November 2010 and 1 March 2014. He was the last Chief Minister of the United Andhra Pradesh. Reddy was sworn in as the 16th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 25 November 2010. Wikipedia →
3 Sep 2009 – 24 Nov 2010 · 1 year, 2 months
Konijeti Rosaiah (4 July 1933 – 4 December 2021) was an Indian politician who served as the 15th chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 2009 to 2010. He also served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu from 2011 to 2016 and the Governor of Karnataka (additional charge) for two months. He was previously an MLC, MLA and MP from the Indian National Congress numerous times and handled many ministerial posts over his political career spanning over half a century. Wikipedia →
14 May 2004 – 2 Sep 2009 · 5 years, 3 months
Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhara Reddy (8 July 1949 – 2 September 2009), popularly known as YSR, was an Indian politician. He served as the 14th chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 2004 to 2009. Reddy was elected (1989, 1991, 1996 and 1998) four terms to the Lok Sabha from Kadapa. Wikipedia →

N. Chandrababu Naidu
Incumbent1 Sep 1995 – present · 15 years, 10 months · 3 terms
Nara Chandrababu Naidu (Telugu pronunciation: [ˈnɑːrɑː ˈtʃʌnˌdrɑː ˈbɑːbuː ˈnaɪduː]; born 20 April 1950), commonly known as CBN, is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh since 2024. He holds the record of longest-serving Chief Minister in the political history of Telugu states. He is the national president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Wikipedia →
17 Dec 1990 – 9 Oct 1992 · 1 year, 9 months
Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy (20 February 1935 – 9 May 2014) was an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. A member of the Indian National Congress, he represented the Visakhapatnam constituency in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian legislature. From 1990 to 1992, he served as 12th chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Wikipedia →
N. Bhaskara Rao
16 Aug 1984 – 16 Sep 1984 · 1 month
Nadendla Bhaskara Rao (23 June 1935 – 22 April 2026) was an Indian politician who served as the 11th Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for a brief period in 1984. His son Nadendla Manohar is the MLA from Tenali and a current minister in the Chandrababu Naidu ministry, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Wikipedia →
9 Jan 1983 – 1 Sep 1995 · 7 years, 6 months · 3 terms
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor, philanthropist, and politician who served as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh over three terms for seven years. In 1982, he founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the first regional party of Andhra Pradesh. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures of Indian cinema. Wikipedia →
Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy
20 Sep 1982 – 12 Dec 1994 · 2 years, 5 months · 2 terms
Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy (16 August 1920 – 27 September 2001) served as the 9th chief minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh in 1983 and then from 1992 to 1994. Reddy was a member of the Indian National Congress and was elected to the Lok Sabha six times. Reddy also served as a Union cabinet Minister, along with serving on several parliamentary committees. Wikipedia →
Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy
24 Feb 1982 – 20 Sep 1982 · 6 months
Bhavanam Venkatrami Reddy (18 July 1931 – 7 April 2002) was the chief minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh from February–September 1982. He was a member of the Congress party and served as cabinet minister in various AP governments. Wikipedia →
Tanguturi Anjaiah
11 Oct 1980 – 24 Feb 1982 · 1 year, 4 months
Tanguturi Anjaiah (1919–1986), popularly known as T. Anjaiah, was an Indian politician who served as the 7th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from October 1980 to February 1982. He won from Ramayampet Assembly Constituency. Wikipedia →
Marri Chenna Reddy
6 Mar 1978 – 17 Dec 1990 · 3 years, 7 months · 2 terms
Marri Chenna Reddy (13 January 1919 – 2 December 1996) was an Indian politician active in several states. He was the 6th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 1978 to 1980 and from 1989 to 1990. He also served as the governor of Uttar Pradesh (1974–1977), governor of Punjab (1982–1983), governor of Rajasthan from February 1992 to May 1993, and governor of Tamil Nadu from 1993 until his death. Wikipedia →
10 Dec 1973 – 6 Mar 1978 · 4 years, 2 months
Jalagam Vengala Rao (4 May 1922 – 12 June 1999) was for much of his life a member of the Indian National Congress and was the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh which is now divided into two states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Wikipedia →
30 Sep 1971 – 10 Jan 1973 · 1 year, 3 months
Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao (28 June 1921 – 23 December 2004) was an Indian independence activist, lawyer, and politician from the Indian National Congress who served as the prime minister of India from 1991 to 1996. He was the first person from South India and the second person from a non-Hindi speaking background to be prime minister. He is known for his role in initiating India's economic liberalisation following an economic crisis in 1991, a process that has been sustained and expanded by every successive prime minister of the country. Wikipedia →
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
21 Feb 1964 – 30 Sep 1971 · 7 years, 7 months
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (28 July 1909 – 20 May 1994) was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India, from 29 February 1964 to 30 September 1971. On 3 June 1977, he was elected president of the Indian National Congress. Wikipedia →
Damodaram Sanjivayya
11 Jan 1960 – 12 Mar 1962 · 2 years, 2 months
Damodaram Sanjivayya (14 February 1921 – 7 May 1972) was an Indian politician who served as the second chief minister of Andhra Pradesh from 11 January 1960 to 12 March 1962. Sanjivayya was the first Dalit Chief Minister of an Indian state. He was also the first Dalit leader to become All India Congress Committee president. Wikipedia →
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
1 Nov 1956 – 20 Feb 1964 · 5 years, 1 month · 2 terms
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (19 May 1913 – 1 June 1996) was an Indian politician who served as the president of India from 1977 to 1982. Beginning a long political career with the Indian National Congress in the independence movement, he went on to hold several key offices in independent India – as deputy chief minister of Andhra state and the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, a two-time Speaker of the Lok Sabha and a Union Minister— before becoming the Indian president. Born in present-day Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, Reddy completed his schooling at Adayar and joined the Government Arts College at Anantapur. Wikipedia →
Bezawada Gopala Reddy
28 Mar 1955 – 31 Oct 1956 · 1 year, 7 months
Bezawada Gopala Reddy (5 August 1907 – 9 March 1997) was an Indian freedom fighter, writer and politician. He was the second and last Chief Minister of the erstwhile Indian state, Andhra State from 1955 to 1956 and later served as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1967 to 1972. He was popularly known as "Andhra Tagore" in recognition of his literary works. Wikipedia →
Tanguturi Prakasam
1 Oct 1953 – 15 Nov 1954 · 1 year, 1 month
Tanguturi Prakasam (23 August 1872 – 20 May 1957), also known as Prakasam Pantulu, was an Indian jurist, politician, and Gandhian anti-colonial nationalist. During a demonstration against the Simon Commission in Madras, he exposed his chest to armed police and dared them to shoot. A major anti-colonial leader, his actions earned him the epithet 'Andhra Kesari' (lit. 'Lion of Andhra') among his admirers. Wikipedia →
Full timeline
Every term and every President's or Governor's Rule interval, most recent first.
| 12 Jun 2024 – present | N. Chandrababu Naidu | TDP | 2 years, 2 months |
| 30 May 2019 – 11 Jun 2024 | Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy | YSRCP | 5 years |
| 8 Jun 2014 – 29 May 2019 | N. Chandrababu Naidu | TDP | 4 years, 11 months |
| 1 Mar 2014 – 8 Jun 2014 | President's / Governor's Rule — President's Rule following Telangana bifurcation and 2014 general election | 3 months | |
| 25 Nov 2010 – 1 Mar 2014 | Kiran Kumar Reddy | INC | 3 years, 3 months |
| 3 Sep 2009 – 24 Nov 2010 | Konijeti Rosaiah | INC | 1 year, 2 months |
| 14 May 2004 – 2 Sep 2009 | Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy | INC | 5 years, 3 months |
| 1 Sep 1995 – 13 May 2004 | N. Chandrababu Naidu | TDP | 8 years, 8 months |
| 12 Dec 1994 – 1 Sep 1995 | N. T. Rama Rao | TDP | 8 months |
| 9 Oct 1992 – 12 Dec 1994 | Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy | INCI | 2 years, 2 months |
| 17 Dec 1990 – 9 Oct 1992 | N. Janardhana Reddy | INCI | 1 year, 9 months |
| 3 Dec 1989 – 17 Dec 1990 | Marri Chenna Reddy | INCI | 1 year |
| 16 Sep 1984 – 2 Dec 1989 | N. T. Rama Rao | TDP | 5 years, 2 months |
| 16 Aug 1984 – 16 Sep 1984 | N. Bhaskara Rao | TDP | 1 month |
| 9 Jan 1983 – 16 Aug 1984 | N. T. Rama Rao | TDP | 1 year, 7 months |
| 20 Sep 1982 – 9 Jan 1983 | Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy | INCI | 3 months |
| 24 Feb 1982 – 20 Sep 1982 | Bhavanam Venkatarami Reddy | INCI | 6 months |
| 11 Oct 1980 – 24 Feb 1982 | Tanguturi Anjaiah | INCI | 1 year, 4 months |
| 6 Mar 1978 – 11 Oct 1980 | Marri Chenna Reddy | INCI | 2 years, 7 months |
| 10 Dec 1973 – 6 Mar 1978 | Jalagam Vengala Rao | INCR | 4 years, 2 months |
| 11 Jan 1973 – 10 Dec 1973 | President's / Governor's Rule — President's Rule | 10 months | |
| 30 Sep 1971 – 10 Jan 1973 | P. V. Narasimha Rao | INCR | 1 year, 3 months |
| 21 Feb 1964 – 30 Sep 1971 | Kasu Brahmananda Reddy | INC | 7 years, 7 months |
| 12 Mar 1962 – 20 Feb 1964 | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | INC | 1 year, 11 months |
| 11 Jan 1960 – 12 Mar 1962 | Damodaram Sanjivayya | INC | 2 years, 2 months |
| 1 Nov 1956 – 11 Jan 1960 | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | INC | 3 years, 2 months |
| 28 Mar 1955 – 31 Oct 1956 | Bezawada Gopala Reddy | INC | 1 year, 7 months |
| 15 Nov 1954 – 28 Mar 1955 | President's / Governor's Rule — President's Rule, Andhra State | 4 months | |
| 1 Oct 1953 – 15 Nov 1954 | Tanguturi Prakasam | INC | 1 year, 1 month |
List covers Andhra State (1953-56) and Andhra Pradesh (1956-present) as one continuous lineage; the 2014 Telangana split created a separate state with its own CM lineage, not included here. INC(R) = Congress (Requisitionists, the Indira-led faction after the 1969 split, 1971-78); INC(I) = Congress (Indira), formed after the 1978 Congress split.

