The longest serving Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh is Virbhadra Singh. He served as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for a total of six terms, from 1977 to 1980, 1983 to 1990, 1993 to 1998, 2003 to 2007, 2012 to 2017, and 2017 to 2019.
Y. S. Parmar was the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. He served from 1971 to 1977.
Prem Kumar Dhumal served as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for three terms, from 1998 to 2003, 2007 to 2012, and 2017 to 2019.
Thakur Ram Lal was the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for a brief period in 1977.
Virbhadra Singh was born in 1939 in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. He is a member of the Indian National Congress party. He was elected to the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1967. He served as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for the first time from 1977 to 1980. He was re-elected as the Chief Minister in 1983 and served till 1990. He was again elected as the Chief Minister in 1993 and served till 1998. He was re-elected as the Chief Minister in 2003 and served till 2007. He was again elected as the Chief Minister in 2012 and served till 2017. He was re-elected as the Chief Minister in 2017 and served till 2019.
Virbhadra Singh is a controversial figure. He has been accused of corruption on several occasions. He was also accused of having an affair with a woman who was much younger than him. However, he has always denied all the allegations against him.
Despite the controversies, Virbhadra Singh is a popular figure in Himachal Pradesh. He is known for his work for the development of the state. He is also known for his simple lifestyle. He is a widower and has two children.