The post of Deputy Chief Minister in Haryana has not always been a permanent feature of state politics. It has often been created for political balance, coalition arrangements, or to give representation to influential leaders and communities. Here’s a complete look at all the Deputy Chief Ministers of Haryana.
| No. | Name | Term in Office | Party | Home Constituency | Chief Minister Served Under |
| 1 | Chand Ram | 1967 | Indian National Congress | Jhajjar | Rao Birender Singh |
| Vacant (2 November 1967 - 21 June 1977) | |||||
| 2 | Mangal Sein | 1977–1979 | Janata Party | Rohtak | Devi Lal |
| Vacant (28 June 1979 - 20 June 1987) | |||||
| 3 | Banarsi Das Gupta | 1987–1989 | Janata Dal | Bhiwani | Devi Lal |
| 4 | Hukam Singh | 1987–1989 | Dadri | Om Prakash Chautala | |
| 5 | Chander Mohan | 2005–2008 | Indian National Congress | Kalka | Bhupinder Singh Hooda |
| Vacant (7 December 2008 - 27 October 2019) | |||||
| 6 | Dushyant Chautala | 2019 – Present | Jannayak Janata Party | Uchana | Manohar Lal Khattar |
Chand Ram was the first Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana. A senior Congress leader, he played an important role during the formative years of the state’s politics. His appointment symbolised the need for representatives from various communities in governance.
Hukam Singh served twice as Deputy CM in Haryana. A prominent leader from the Janata Party and later Janata Dal, he was deeply connected with grassroots politics. His leadership was marked by farmer-centric policies and rural outreach.
Mange Ram Gupta was a Congress leader who became Deputy CM in the late 1980s. He represented the interests of backward classes and worked towards social justice. His role was also political, balancing different factions within the Congress party.
Chander Mohan, son of veteran leader Bhajan Lal, served as Deputy CM under the government of Bhupinder Singh Hooda. A Congress leader, he held key portfolios and worked in state administration. However, personal controversies later overshadowed his political career.
In 2019, the formation of a coalition government with BJP elevated Dushyant Chautala, the leader of the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), to the position of Deputy Chief Minister. At 31, he became the youngest Deputy CM in Haryana’s history. His focus has been on rural development, youth empowerment, and farmers’ issues.
The first Deputy CM of Haryana was Chand Ram, appointed in 1967.
As of 2024, the Deputy CM is Dushyant Chautala of the JJP, serving since October 2019 in coalition with the BJP.
Dushyant Chautala became the youngest Deputy CM at the age of 31.
No, Haryana has generally had only one Deputy Chief Minister at a time, unlike Rajasthan, which has experienced dual Deputy CMs.
Dushyant Chautala has had one of the longest continuous tenures as Deputy CM (2019–present).
The post is usually created for political balance, coalition management, or to represent specific communities or regions in the state government.
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