List of Longest Serving MLAs in India [Updated 2025]
The longest-serving MLAs in India represent decades of political experience, resilience, and public trust. Leaders like Ajit Pawar, Balasaheb Thorat, Durai Murugan, and Pawan Kumar Chamling have shaped governance through multiple terms, demonstrating continuity, adaptability, and strong commitment to their constituencies. This list highlights their enduring impact on Indian politics.
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In India, the political landscape has witnessed the remarkable journey from many leaders who have dedicated shape the political views by serving as Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in India.
Over a long decade of their tenure, not only reflects their political stability, but also these leaders ensure that their deep trust and support are consistently earned from the people.
From Ajit Pawar to Balasaheb Thorat of Maharashtra, Durai Murugan to K. A. Sengottaiyan and K. K. S. S. R. Ramachandran, who have served as MLAs of Tamil Nadu, show their political will, and these leaders have shaped policies, guided government and played a major role in the development of their states across multiple terms.
In this article, we will explore the list of longest-serving MLAs in India, which highlights how these politicians have changed the political climate, demonstrate resilience, adaptability and how strong they are in their commitments to their constituencies.
List of Longest Serving MLAs in India
Check here the longest-serving Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in India:
| Name | State | Years in Office (Multiple Terms) |
| Ajit Pawar | Maharashtra | 1991–1995, 1995–1999, 1999–2004, 2004–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| Balasaheb Thorat | Maharashtra | 1985–1990, 1990–1995, 1995–1999, 1999–2004, 2004–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| Champai Soren | Jharkhand | 2005–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| Chandreshwar Prasad Singh | Jharkhand | 2000–2005, 2005–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| Dilip Walse Patil | Maharashtra | 1990–1995, 1995–1999, 1999–2004, 2004–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| Durai Murugan | Tamil Nadu | 1971–1977, 1989–1991, 1996–2001, 2001–2006, 2006–2011, 2011–2016, 2016–2021, 2021–Present |
| Gulab Chand Katariya | Rajasthan | 1977–1980, 1980–1985, 1993–1998, 1998–2003, 2003–2008, 2008–2013, 2013–2018, 2018–Present |
| Jai Ram Thakur | Himachal Pradesh | 1998–2003, 2003–2007, 2007–2012, 2012–2017, 2017–2022, 2022–Present |
| Jayant Patil | Maharashtra | 1990–1995, 1995–1999, 1999–2004, 2004–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| K. A. Sengottaiyan | Tamil Nadu | 1977–1980, 1980–1984, 1984–1989, 1989–1991, 1991–1996, 2006–2011, 2011–2016, 2016–2021, 2021–Present |
| K. Chandrashekar Rao | Telangana | 1985–1989, 1989–1994, 1994–1999, 1999–2001, 2001–2004, 2014–2018, 2018–Present |
| K. K. S. S. R. Ramachandran | Tamil Nadu | 1977–1980, 1980–1984, 1984–1989, 1989–1991, 2001–2006, 2006–2011, 2016–2021, 2021–Present |
| Kalidas Kolambkar | Maharashtra | 1990–1995, 1995–1999, 1999–2004, 2004–2006, 2006–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| Kamal Beniwal | Rajasthan | 1954–1957, 1980–1985, 1985–1990, 1993–1998, 1998–2003 |
| M. K. Stalin | Tamil Nadu | 1989–1991, 1996–2001, 2001–2006, 2006–2011, 2011–2016, 2016–2021, 2021–Present |
| N. Rangaswamy | Puducherry | 1991–1996, 1996–2001, 2001–2006, 2006–2011, 2011–2016, 2016–2021, 2021–Present |
| Neelkanth Singh Munda | Jharkhand | 2000–2005, 2005–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| Pawan Kumar Chamling | Sikkim | 1985–1989, 1989–1994, 1994–1999, 1999–2004, 2004–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| Phani Bhushan Chowdhury | Assam | 1983–1985, 1985–1991, 1991–1996, 1996–2001, 2001–2006, 2006–2011, 2011–2016, 2016–2021, 2021–Present |
| Pradeep Yadav | Jharkhand | 2000–2002, 2005–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil | Maharashtra | 1995–1997, 1997–1999, 1999–2004, 2004–2009, 2009–2014, 2014–2019, 2019–Present |
| Ratan Lal Nath | Tripura | 1993–1998, 1998–2003, 2003–2008, 2008–2013, 2013–2018, 2018–2023, 2023–Present |
| V. Vaithilingam | Puducherry | 1980–1985, 1985–1990, 1990–1991, 1991–1996, 1996–2001, 2001–2006, 2006–2011, 2011–2016, 2016–2019 |
Data Source: nlcbharat
Conclusion
The longest-serving Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in India the embody resilecne, constituency and strong connections of these politicals leaders to their constituencies. Their tenures and presence in politics reflect not only their personal leadership but also public trust for them. For the future, these leaders will remain to influence he political overview and insipres the future generations of leaders.
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