In Pics | CMs Himachal Pradesh has seen over the years

As Himachal Pradesh gears up for its Assembly bypolls on November 12, election fever is slowly engulfing the state. The ruling party of BJP seeks re-election in the state, while the Congress party is aiming to wrest power from the saffron party. The counting of votes will be held on December 8. Here is a list of chief ministers that Himachal Pradesh has seen over the years.  

Yashwant Singh Parmar - Indian National Congress - Pachhad (1952-1956), Shri Renukaji (1963-1977). Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Thakur Ram Lal - Indian National Congress - Jubbal-Kotkhai (28 January 1977-30 April 1977), (1980-1983). Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Shanta Kumar - Bharatiya Janata Party - Sullah (1977-1980), Palampur (1990-1992). Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Virbhadra Singh - Indian National Congress - Jubbal-Kotkhai (1983-1990), Rohru (1993-1998), (2003-2007), Shimla Rural (2012-2017). Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Prem Kumar Dhumal - Bharatiya Janata Party - Bamsan (2007-2012). Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Jai Ram Thakur - Bharatiya Janata Party - Seraj (2017-present). Credit: Wikimedia Commons