The Governor of Gujarat is a minimal head and lead to a representative of the President of India from the state of Gujarat. Get to know who the list of former and current Governors of Gujarat below:
Mehdi Nawaz Jung (1 May 1960 – 1 Aug 1965): Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung was a leading bureaucrat and served as a Secretary to the Executive Council throughout the Nizam empire. He also was the first Governor of Gujarat from 1 May 1960 – 1 Aug 1965.
Nityanand Kanungo (1 Aug 1965 – 7 Dec 1967): Nityanand Kanungo was one of India’s renowned political leaders from the Odisha, state who held consecutive prestigious portfolios in Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet. He served as a Rajyapal of Gujarat during 1 Aug 1965 – 7 Dec 1967.
P.N. Bhagwati (Acting) (7 Dec 1967 – 26 Dec 1967) again from (17 Mar 1973 – 4 Apr 1973): Prafullachandra Natwarlal Bhagwati served as the 17th Chief Justice of India. He became governor of Gujarat twice from (7 Dec 1967 – 26 Dec 1967) again from (17 Mar 1973 – 4 Apr 1973).
Shriman Narayan (26 Dec 1967 – 17 Mar 1973): Shriman Narayan was a governor of Gujarat from 26 Dec 1967 – 17 Mar 1973. He was also a prominent supporter of the beliefs of Mahatma Gandhi.
Kambanthodath Kunhan Vishwanatham (4 Apr 1973 – 4 Apr 1973): Kambanthodath Kunhan Viswanathan or K. K. Viswanathan served as a governor of Gujarat from 4 Apr 1973 – 4 Apr 1973.
Sharda Mukherjee (14 Aug 1978 – 6 Aug 1983): Sharda Mukherjee was an eminent Indian socialite and politician who ruled as a Governor of Gujarat during 14 Aug 1978 – 6 Aug 1983.
Kizhekethil Mathew Chandy (6 Aug 1983 – 26 Apr 1984): Kizhakkayil Mathew Chandy is the former governor of Gujarat from 6 Aug 1983 – 26 Apr 1984.
Braj Kumar Nehru (26 Apr 1984 – 26 February 1986): Braj Kumar Nehru MBE, ICS was a popular Indian representative and Diplomat of India to the United States (1961–1968). He served as a Rajyapal of Gujarat during 26 Apr 1984 – 26 February 1986.
Ram Krishna Trivedi (26 Feb 1986 – 2 May 1990): Ram Krishna Trivedi was a famous political leader who was Governor of Gujarat from 26 Feb 1986 – 2 May 1990.
Mahipal Shastri (2 May 1990 – 21 Dec 1990): Mahipal Shastri or Mahipal Singh Shastri is a former governor of Gujarat from 2 May 1990 – 21 Dec 1990. He was also the educated personality who served as a minister and then the eleventh governor of Gujarat.
Sarup Singh (21 Dec 1990 – 1 Jul 1995): Dr. Sarup Singh (also Swaroop Singh) was a well-known academic and then moved to a politician. He was a governor of Gujarat during 21 Dec 1990 – 1 Jul 1995.
Naresh Chandra (1 Jul 1995 – 1 March 1996): Naresh Chandra was a Cabinet Secretary of India, Defence Secretary of India, Home Secretary of India, Water Resources Secretary of India and Indian Ambassador to the United States. He served as a governor of Gujarat from 1 Jul 1995 – 1 March 1996.
Krishna Pal Singh (1 Mar 1996 – 25 Apr 1998): Krishna Pal Singh was a prominent Indian activist, political leader and ex-Governor of Gujarat in between 1 Mar 1996 – 25 Apr 1998.
Anshuman Singh (25 Apr 1998 – 16 Jan 1999): Anshuman Singh served as the governor of Gujarat from 25 Apr 1998 – 16 Jan 1999.
K.G. Balakrishnan[2] (Acting) (16 Jan 1999 – 18 Mar 1999): Konakuppakatil Gopinathan Balakrishnan (K. G. Balakrishnan) served as a Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of India. He was a governor of Gujarat during 16 Jan 1999 – 18 Mar 1999.
Sunder Singh Bhandari (18 March 1999 – 7 May 2003): Sunder Singh Bhandari served as a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh pracharak and leading politician from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and Bharatiya Janata Party. He was a governor of Gujarat from 18 March 1999 – 7 May 2003.
Kailashpati Mishra (7 May 2003 – 2 Jul 2004): Kailashpati Mishra was a popular leader of the political party. He served as a leader of the Bharatiya Janta Party and an ex-Governor of Gujarat during 7 May 2003 – 2 Jul 2004.
Balram Jakhar (2 Jul 2004 – 24 Jul 2004): Balram Jakhar was a famous political leader and a leading parliamentarian and Governor of Gujarat from 2 Jul 2004 – 24 Jul 2004.
Nawal Kishore Sharma (24 Jul 2004 – 24 July 2009): Nawal Kishore Sharma was a renowned politician, who was as Governor of Gujarat state from 2 Jul 2004 – 24 Jul 2004.
- C. Jamir (30 Jul 2009 – 26 Nov 2009): Dr. Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir is a top politician and a Governor of Gujarat during 30 Jul 2009 – 26 Nov 2009.
Kamala Beniwal (27 Nov 2009 – 6 July 2014): Kamla Beniwal is an eminent political leader. She also served as a member of the Indian National Congress party. She was a Governor of Gujarat from 27 Nov 2009 – 6 July 2014.
Margaret Alva (Additional Charge) (7 July 2014 – 15 July 2014): Margaret Alva served as governor Gujarat during 7 July 2014 – 15 July 2014.
Om Prakash Kohli (Active since 16 July 2014): Om Prakash Kohli is the current Governor of Gujarat and active since 16 July 2014. He was an active member of Rajya Sabha. He also served as a president of the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1999-2000. He also was as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 2000.