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Pawan Chamling

Leader of Opposition

Born 1950 · Age 76
Schooling; self-made political career

About

Pawan Kumar Chamling was Chief Minister of Sikkim for 24 consecutive years from 1994 to 2019, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister in Indian history. He transformed Sikkim into one of India's most developed and clean states and spearheaded its transition to organic farming. He now leads the Sikkim Democratic Front in opposition after losing all seats in 2024.

Age
76
Education
Schooling; self-made political career

Declared Wealth

MyNeta
18.42 Cr
Total assets
0.84 Cr
Liabilities
Net worth: 17.58 Crafter liabilities

Source: ECI affidavit — most recent election declaration

No declared cases
No criminal or civil cases declared in affidavit

State Context

Ruling PartySKM
CMP.S. Tamang
AllianceNDA
Last Election2024
Assembly seats
31 / 32 seats

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