List of Former Governors of Mizoram (1987-2024)

Mizoram, a picturesque state nestled in the northeastern part of India, has witnessed a succession of Governors who have played integral roles in the region’s governance and development. As the highest constitutional authority in the state, the Governor serves as the representative of the President of India and plays a crucial role in overseeing the functioning of the state government. Let’s delve into the list of former Governors who have left their mark on Mizoram.

Governors of Mizoram

The Governor, serving as the highest constitutional authority in the state, acts as the head of Mizoram and represents the central government within its borders. In accordance with the Indian Constitution, the Governor holds the esteemed position of being the foremost citizen of the state. Presently, Kambhampati Hari Babu fulfills this crucial role in Mizoram. Their primary responsibility lies in facilitating the efficient operation of state administration and serving as a vital bridge between Mizoram and the union government.

First Governor of Mizoram

Hiteswar Saikia assumed office as the inaugural Governor of Mizoram from February 20, 1987, to April 30, 1989. His tenure marked the early stages of statehood, overseeing Mizoram’s transition as an independent entity within the Indian Union. Saikia’s leadership laid the groundwork for subsequent administrations, shaping the state’s governance and development trajectory.

Current Governor of Mizoram

Kambhampati Hari Babu, an Indian political figure, currently serves as the Governor of Mizoram. He made history by becoming the first individual from Andhra Pradesh and the initial Telugu representative to hold this position in Mizoram. With prior experience as a Member of Parliament and State Unit President of the BJP in Andhra Pradesh, Babu brings a wealth of political acumen to his role in Mizoram.

List of Former Governors of Mizoram

The Governor, serving as the highest constitutional authority in the state, acts as the head of Mizoram and represents the central government within its borders.

Here is the complete list of former Governors of Mizoram:

List of Former Governors of Mizoram
S. No.	Name	From	To
1.	Hiteswar Saikia	20 Feb 1987	30 Apr 1989
2.	General K. V. Krishna Rao	01 May 1989	20 Jul 1989
3.	Capt W. A. Sangma	21 Jul 1989	07 Feb 1990
4.	Swaraj Kaushal	08 Feb 1990	09 Feb 1993
5.	P. R. Kyndiah	10 Feb 1993	28 Jan 1998
6.	Dr. Arun Prasad Mukherjee	29 Jan 1998	02 May 1998
7.	A. Padmanabhan	02 May 1998	30 Nov 2000
8.	Ved Marwah	01 Dec 2000	17 May 2001
9.	Amolak Rattan Kohli	18 May 2001	24 Jun 2006
10.	Lt. Gen. M. M. Lakhera	25 Jun 2006	02 Sep 2011
11.	Vakkom Purushottam	02 Sep 2011	06 Jul 2014
12.	Kamla Beniwal	06 Jul 2014	06 Aug 2014
13.	Vinod Kumar Duggal	08 Aug 2014	15 Sep 2014
14.	K. K. Paul	16 Sep 2014	08 Jan 2015
15.	Aziz Qureshi	09 Jan 2015	28 Mar 2015
16.	Keshari Nath Tripathi	04 Apr 2015	25 May 2015
17.	Lt. General Nirbhay Sharma	26 May 2015	28 May 2018
18.	Kummanam Rajasekharan	29 May 2018	08 Mar 2019
19.	Jagdish Mukhi	09 Mar 2019	25 Oct 2019
20.	P. S. Sreedharan Pillai	25 Oct 2019	06 Jul 2021
21.	Kambhampati Hari Babu	07 Jul 2021	Incumbent