List of Former Governors of Manipur (1972-2024)

The northeastern state of Manipur, nestled amidst the lush greenery of the region, has been witness to a series of distinguished individuals who have served as Governors, guiding the state through various phases of its development and governance. Let’s take a journey through the list of former Governors of Manipur, each leaving an imprint on the state’s administrative landscape.

Governors of Manipur

The Governor of Manipur is the ceremonial head and the official envoy of the President of India in the state. Appointed by the President, the Governor serves a term of five years. Anusuiya Uikey is the current Governor, appointed as the 17th incumbent by President Droupadi Murmu on February 12, 2023.

Inaugural Governor of Manipur

Braj Kumar Nehru, fondly known as B. K. Nehru, assumed office as the inaugural Governor of Manipur on January 21, 1972. His tenure, which lasted until September 20, 1973, laid the foundation for the state’s governance post its attainment of statehood, setting a precedent for subsequent gubernatorial appointments in Manipur.

Current Governor of Manipur

Anusuiya Uikey presently serves as the 17th Governor of Manipur, having assumed office on February 12, 2023, following her appointment by President Droupadi Murmu. As the official representative of the President of India in Manipur, Governor Uikey plays a pivotal role in upholding the state’s governance and fostering socio-economic development.

List of Former Governors of Manipur (1972-2024)

The Governor of Manipur is the ceremonial head and the official envoy of the President of India in the state. Appointed by the President, the Governor serves a term of five years.

Check the complete list of former Governors of Manipur from 1972 to 2024:

List of Former Governors of Manipur
S. No.	Name	From	To
1.	B.K. Nehru	21 Jan 1972	20 Sep 1973
2.	L.P. Singh	21 Sep 1973	11 Aug 1981
3.	S.M.H. Burney	18 Aug 1981	11 Jun 1984
4.	K.V. Krishna Rao	12 Jun 1984	07 Jul 1989
5.	Chintamani Ranigrahi	10 Jul 1989	19 Mar 1993
6.	K.V. Raghunatha Reddy	20 Mar 1993	30 Aug 1993
7.	Lt. Gen. V.K. Nayar	31 Aug 1993	22 Dec 1994
8.	O.N. Shrivastava	23 Dec 1994	11 Feb 1999
9.	Ved Marwah	02 Dec 1999	12 Jun 2003
10.	Arvind Dave	13 Jun 2003	05 Aug 2004
11.	Shivinder Singh Sandhu	06 Aug 2004	22 Jul 2008
12.	Gurbachan Jagat	23 Jul 2008	22 Jul 2013
13.	Ashwani Kumar	23 Jul 2013	31 Dec 2013
14.	Vinod Duggal	31 Dec 2013	28 Aug 2014
15.	K.K. Paul	16 Sep 2014	15 May 2015
16.	Syed Ahmed	16 May 2015	27 Sep 2015
17.	V. Shanmuganathan	30 Sep 2015	17 Aug 2016
18.	Najma A. Heptulla	21 Aug 2016	26 Jun 2019
19.	Padmanabha Acharya	27 Jun 2019	23 Jul 2019
20.	Najma Heptulla	24 Jul 2019	26 Aug 2021
21.	La. Ganesan	27 Aug 2021	12 Feb 2023
22.	Anusiya Uikey	12 Feb 2023	Incumbent

FAQs

Who was the first Governor of Manipur?

Braj Kumar Nehru, also known as B. K. Nehru, was the first Governor of Manipur. He assumed office on January 21, 1972, and served until September 20, 1973, laying the foundation for governance in the newly formed state.

Who is the current Governor of Manipur?

Anusuiya Uikey presently serves as the 17th Governor of Manipur, having assumed office on February 12, 2023, following her appointment by President Droupadi Murmu.

How many Governors have served Manipur since its inception?

From 1972 to 2024, there have been 17 Governors who have served Manipur, including the current incumbent, Anusuiya Uikey.

How is the Governor of Manipur appointed?

The Governor of Manipur is appointed by the President of India. They serve a term of five years, although this term can be cut short if the President dismisses them or they resign.