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List of Former Governors of Punjab

The position of Governor in Punjab has been pivotal in ensuring the effective functioning of the state’s administrative machinery and upholding constitutional principles. Over the years, Punjab has been privileged to have esteemed individuals serve as Governors, each contributing to the state’s progress and development. Let’s delve into the annals of history to explore the distinguished lineage of former Governors who have left an indelible mark on Punjab’s governance.

Governors of Punjab

Since India gained Independence, Punjab has witnessed a dynamic political landscape characterized by the various leaders as the Governor of Punjab state. From the appointment of Sir Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi as the first governor of Punjab to Banwarilal Purohit as the current appointment as the governor of Punjab, each contribute to the state’s progress and development.

Inaugural Governor of Punjab

Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi - Wikipedia

Sir Chandulal Madhanlal Trivedi, an esteemed administrator and civil servant, held the distinction of being Punjab’s inaugural Governor following India’s independence in 1947. His tenure marked the nascent state’s transition into a self-governing entity. Trivedi’s leadership laid the groundwork for Punjab’s governance, setting a precedent for subsequent administrations to follow.

Current Governor of Punjab

Banwarilal Purohit - Wikipedia

Banwarilal Purohit currently serves as the Governor of Punjab, assuming office in August 2021. With a background in politics and administration, Purohit also holds the additional responsibility of serving as the Administrator of Chandigarh. His tenure signifies a commitment to fostering development and governance in Punjab while overseeing the administration of the union territory of Chandigarh.

List of Former Governors of Punjab

Since India gained Independence, Punjab has witnessed a dynamic political landscape characterized by the various leaders as the Governor of Punjab state. Here is the complete list of former Governors of Punjab:

Former Governors of Punjab
S. No. Name From To
1. Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi 15 Aug 1947 11 Mar 1953
2. Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan 11 Mar 1953 15 Sep 1958
3. Narahar Vishnu Gadgil 15 Sep 1958 01 Oct 1962
4. Pattom A. Thanu Pillai 01 Oct 1962 04 May 1964
5. Hafiz Mohammad Ibrahim 04 May 1964 01 Sep 1965
6. Ujjal Singh 01 Sep 1965 26 Jun 1966
7. Dharma Vira 26 Jun 1966 01 Jun 1967
8. Mehar Singh 01 Jun 1967 16 Oct 1967
9. Dadappa Chintappa Pavate 16 Oct 1967 21 May 1973
10. Mahendra Mohan Choudhary 21 May 1973 01 Sep 1977
11. Ranjit Singh Narula 01 Sep 1977 24 Sep 1977
12. Jaisukh Lal Hathi 24 Sep 1977 26 Aug 1981
13. Aminuddin Ahmad Khan 26 Aug 1981 21 Apr 1982
14. Marri Chenna Reddy 21 Aug 1982 07 Feb 1983
15. Surjit Singh Sandhawalia 07 Feb 1983 21 Feb 1983
16. Anant Prasad Sharma 21 Feb 1983 10 Oct 1983
17. Bhairab Dutt Pande 10 Oct 1983 03 Jul 1984
18. Kershasp Tehmurasp 03 Jul 1984 14 Mar 1985
19. Arjun Singh 14 Mar 1985 14 Nov 1985
20. Hokishe Sema 14 Nov 1985 26 Nov 1985
21. Shankar Dayal Sharma 26 Nov 1985 02 Apr 1986
22. Siddhartha Shankar Ray 02 Apr 1986 08 Dec 1989
23. Nirmal Kumar Mukherjee 08 Dec 1989 14 Jun 1990
24. Virendra Verma 14 Jun 1990 18 Dec 1990
25. Om Prakash Malhotra 18 Dec 1990 07 Aug 1991
26. Surendra Nath 07 Aug 1991 09 Jul 1994
27. Sudhakar Panditrao Kurdukar 10 Jul 1994 18 Sep 1994
28. Bakshi Krishan Nath Chhibber 18 Sep 1994 27 Nov 1999
29. Jack Farj Rafael Jacob 27 Nov 1999 08 May 2003
30. Om Prakash Verma 08 May 2003 03 Nov 2004
31. Akhlaqur Rahman Kidwai 03 Nov 2004 16 Nov 2004
32. Sunith Francis Rodrigues 16 Nov 2004 22 Jan 2010
33. Shivraj Vishwanath Patil 22 Jan 2010 22 Jan 2015
34. Kaptan Singh Solanki 22 Jan 2015 22 Aug 2016
35. Vijayendra Pal Singh 22 Aug 2016 30 Aug 2021
36. Banwarilal Purohit 31 Aug 2021 11 Sep 2021
37. Banwarilal Purohit 11 Sep 2021 Incumbent

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