State timeline · 1947 → Today

Meghalaya

From the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo hills of Assam to the 'abode of clouds', a state since 1972: the governments, movements, laws and events that shaped Meghalaya, Chief Minister by Chief Minister.

Capital
Shillong
Statehood
21 Jan 1972
Districts
12
Lok Sabha seats
2
Assembly seats
60
Chief Ministers
12

Interactive Timeline

Meghalaya, 1947 to today

Every Chief Minister, scheme, law and turning point. Titles show the state government in office; Centre (…) marks central actions in Meghalaya, and dashed markers show President's Rule.