Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/09/1950 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Yangang, South Sikkim |
Latest News about Pawan Chamling
Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassed Pawan Kumar Chamling's historic record for the most days in an elected office in India, spending 8,931 days in office compared to Chamling's 8,930 days as Chief Minister of Sikkim. Chamling previously held the record as the longest-serving elected head of government in the country after serving five consecutive terms from 1994 to 2019.
Former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling urged Sikkim Democratic Front workers to help rebuild the party's strength in the state. He criticized the current state government under Prem Singh Tamang and said the SDF should act as the main force for security, development, and protection of Sikkim's identity.
Pawan Kumar Chamling, the former Chief Minister of Sikkim and leader of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), suffered a defeat in the Poklok assembly seat by a margin of 3,063 votes to Bhoj Raj Rai, the nominee of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM). This election loss marked a significant setback for Chamling as he attempted to return to active legislative politics after his tenure as Chief Minister ended in 2019.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pawan Kumar Chamling Rai |
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| Famous As | Longest-serving Chief Minister of Sikkim |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
| School | Primary School |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Ethnicity | Nepali |
| Hobbies | Poetry, Reading, Writing |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5' 6") |
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| Weight | 65 kg (145 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Address | Ghurbisey, Namchi, South Sikkim |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Ashbahadur Chamling (Farmer) |
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| Mother | Asharani Chamling |
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Career
| Politics |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His early interests included football and volleyball. | |
| 2. He displayed leadership qualities from a young age. | |
| 3. Starting his career as a farmer, he later ventured into government contracting. | |
| 4. In 1994, he founded the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) and became the Chief Minister of Sikkim. | |
| 5. The Sikkim Democratic Front secured all 32 assembly seats in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly in 2009. | |
| 6. Sikkim was designated as India's sole "Organic State" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. | |
| 7. In April 2018, he achieved the distinction of being India's longest-serving Chief Minister with five consecutive terms. | |
| 8. His initiatives focused on developing the state, with the slogan "New Sikkim, Happy Sikkim." | |
| 9. He is recognized as a Nepali writer. | |
| 10. He held the record as India's longest-serving head of government until March 2026. |