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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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.
Anusuiya Uikey presently serves as the 17th Governor of Manipur, having assumed office on February 12, 2023, following her appointment by President Droupadi Murmu.
From 1972 to 2024, there have been 17 Governors who have served Manipur, including the current incumbent, Anusuiya Uikey.
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.
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