Former Chief Minister
Bhagat Singh Koshyari is an Indian political figure who served as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. This draft profile brings together the recorded tenure information, party association and historical context available in the state chief-minister chronology checked on 27 July 2026.
Quick profile
| Full name | Bhagat Singh Koshyari |
|---|---|
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Office | Chief Minister |
| Profile status | Former Chief Minister |
| Political party / affiliation | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Recorded terms found | 1 |
| Recorded total time in office | 122 days |
| Research snapshot | 27 July 2026 |
Who was Bhagat Singh Koshyari?
Bhagat Singh Koshyari is part of the political and administrative history of Uttarakhand. The office of Chief Minister is the state government’s principal executive leadership position and is normally held by the person able to command confidence in the legislative assembly.
Terms as Chief Minister
The chronology records the following term entries:
| Term | From | To | Party / alliance in source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 October 2001 | 1 March 2002 | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Political party and public career
The state chronology associates Bhagat Singh Koshyari with Bharatiya Janata Party. Party names and alliances sometimes changed across separate terms, so each individual tenure should be reviewed when the post is finalised.
As Chief Minister, Bhagat Singh Koshyari would have led the council of ministers, coordinated state policy, represented the government in the legislature and advised the Governor on executive matters during the recorded tenure.
Place in the state’s political history
This profile is included in the complete Chief Minister archive for Uttarakhand. Multiple non-consecutive terms belonging to the same person are kept in one profile rather than being published as duplicate posts. Acting or short-duration administrations are retained when they are identified in the source chronology.
Frequently asked questions
Was Bhagat Singh Koshyari a Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?
Yes. Bhagat Singh Koshyari is listed in the state’s Chief Minister chronology.
Which political party was Bhagat Singh Koshyari associated with?
Bharatiya Janata Party
How many times did Bhagat Singh Koshyari serve?
The extracted chronology contains 1 recorded term entry.
Sources and editorial note
State chronology: Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand.
Biographical reference page: Bhagat Singh Koshyari profile.
Draft status: political history, party labels, exact term dates and biographical details should be independently checked before publication. The featured image is an original state-themed editorial graphic, not a portrait of the politician.
