Rajasthan, the land of kings, is not just renowned for its rich cultural heritage but also for its political history. As one of the prominent states in India, Rajasthan has seen the stewardship of various governors who have played pivotal roles in shaping its destiny. Let’s take a journey through time and explore the list of former governors who have graced the corridors of power in Rajasthan.
Governors of Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, the Governor, currently Kalraj Mishra, acts as the head of the state and represents the central government. As per the Indian Constitution, the Governor holds the status of the state’s premier citizen. Their role is to ensure the seamless functioning of state administration and serve as a vital liaison between the state and the union government. Below is a concise list of Rajasthan’s Governors and their respective terms of service.
Inaugural Governor of Rajasthan
Maharaj Man Singh II served as the inaugural Governor of Rajasthan, previously titled Rajpramukh, from 30th March 1949. Holding a pivotal role in the state’s early governance, he navigated Rajasthan through its formative years, laying the groundwork for its administrative framework and democratic institutions.
Current Governor of Rajasthan
Kalraj Mishra, an Indian politician, assumed office as the Governor of Rajasthan on 9th September 2019. Prior to this role, he served as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh and held the position of Cabinet Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the BJP-led NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
List of Former Governors of Rajasthan (1949-2024)
The Governor is the head of the state and represents the central government in the state. As per the Indian Constitution, Governor uses to be the first citizen of the state.
Here is the complete list of former Governors of Rajasthan (1949-2024):
Former Governors of Rajasthan | |||
S. No. | Name | From | To |
1. | Maharaj Man Singh II | 30 Mar 1949 | 31 Oct 1956 |
2. | Gurumukh Nihal Singh | 01 Nov 1956 | 16 Apr 1962 |
3. | Sampurnanad | 16 Apr 1962 | 16 Apr 1967 |
4. | Sardar Hukam Singh | 16 Apr 1967 | 01 Jul 1972 |
5. | Sardar Jogendra Singh | 01 Jul 1972 | 15 Feb 1977 |
6. | Vedpal Tyagi | 15 Feb 1977 | 11 May 1977 |
7. | Raghukul Tilak | 17 May 1977 | 08 Aug 1981 |
8. | K. D. Sharma | 08 Aug 1981 | 06 Mar 1982 |
9. | Om Prakash Mehra | 06 Mar 1982 | 04 Jan 1985 |
10. | Vasantdada Patil | 20 Nov 1985 | 15 Oct 1987 |
11. | Sukhdev Prasad | 20 Feb 1988 | 03 Feb 1990 |
12. | Milap Chand Jain | 03 Feb 1990 | 14 Feb 1990 |
13. | Debi Prasad Chattopadhyaya | 14 Feb 1990 | 26 Aug 1991 |
14. | Sarup Singh | 26 Aug 1991 | 05 Feb 1992 |
15. | Marri Chenna Reddy | 05 Feb 1992 | 31 May 1993 |
16. | Dhanik Lal Mandal | 31 May 1993 | 30 Jun 1993 |
17. | Bali Ram Bhagat | 30 Jun 1993 | 01 May 1998 |
18. | Darbara Singh | 01 May 1998 | 24 May 1998 |
19. | Navrang Lal Tibrewal | 25 May 1998 | 16 Jan 1999 |
20. | Anshuman Singh | 16 Jan 1999 | 14 May 2003 |
21. | Nirmal Chandra Jain | 14 May 2003 | 22 Sep 2003 |
22. | Kailashpati Mishra | 22 Sep 2003 | 14 Jan 2004 |
23. | Madan Lal Khurana | 14 Jan 2004 | 01 Nov 2004 |
24. | T. V. Rajeswar | 01 Nov 2004 | 08 Nov 2004 |
25. | Pratibha Patil | 08 Nov 2004 | 21 Jun 2007 |
26. | Akhlaqur Rahman Kidwai | 21 Jun 2007 | 06 Sep 2007 |
27. | S. K. Singh | 06 Sep 2007 | 01 Dec 2009 |
28. | Prabhu Rau | 02 Dec 2009 | 24 Jan 2010 |
29. | Prabhu Rau | 25 Jan 2010 | 26 Apr 2010 |
30. | Shivraj Patil | 26 Apr 2010 | 12 May 2012 |
31. | Margaret Alva | 12 May 2012 | 07 Aug 2014 |
32. | Ram Naik | 08 Aug 2014 | 03 Sep 2014 |
33. | Kalyan Singh | 04 Sep 2014 | 08 Sep 2019 |
34. | Kalraj Mishra | 09 Sep 2019 | Incumbent |