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

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 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