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 record to become India's longest-serving head of government on March 22, 2026. Modi completed 8,931 days in office, combining his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat and Prime Minister of India, exceeding Chamling's previous record of 8,930 days as Chief Minister of Sikkim.
Former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling called upon Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party workers to join him in rebuilding the party as a strong political force in the state. He criticized the current government led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang for failing on multiple fronts and asserted that SDF is the only party capable of ensuring security, development, and safeguarding Sikkim's unique identity. The SDF, which governed Sikkim for 25 years from 1994, currently has no MLAs in the state assembly after several leaders joined the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha since 2024.
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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
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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. |