List of Current Governors with Former Governors

List of Current Governors with Former Governors

1. Overview
2. Appointment and Tenure
3. Executive Role
4. Constitutional Powers
5. Current Administrative Highlights
6. Governors of Indian States

The Governor is the constitutional head of each state in India under Article 154 of the Constitution. Executive power of the state is formally vested in the Governor, who ranks 4th in the Indian order of precedence. Though the Governor is the de jure head, the real executive authority rests with the elected government. This structure mirrors the relationship between the President and Prime Minister at the Union level.

Appointment and Tenure

The Governor is appointed by the President of India and normally holds office for a five-year term. However, the Governor serves at the pleasure of the President, meaning removal or resignation before completion of the term is constitutionally valid, though uncommon.

• Appointed by the President
• Normal tenure: 5 years
• Holds office at President’s pleasure
• Can leave office before full term

Executive Role and Functioning

All executive actions of the state are carried out in the name of the Governor. In practice, the Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister. Thus, real governance authority lies with the elected leadership, maintaining democratic accountability.

• Executive actions taken in Governor’s name
• Acts on advice of Council of Ministers
• Chief Minister leads real executive authority
• Comparable to Union executive model

Constitutional Powers

The Constitution provides the Governor with important discretionary and formal powers to safeguard governance and constitutional order in the state.

• Appoints or dismisses the ministry
• Can recommend President’s Rule
• May reserve bills for President’s assent
• Ensures constitutional functioning of the state

Current Administrative Highlights

At present, certain governors hold additional responsibilities and record distinctions that are notable in Indian federal administration.

• Longest-serving Governor: Acharya Dev Vrat (Gujarat) (Holds additional charge of Maharashtra)
• Two governors hold additional charge:
  • Ajay Kumar Bhalla → Manipur + Nagaland

• • Acharya Dev Vrat → Gujarat + Maharashtra

Age-related Highlights

Age records among current governors reflect senior administrative leadership.

• Oldest Governor: Anandiben Patel (Uttar Pradesh), 84 years

• Youngest Governor: Ajay Kumar Bhalla (Manipur & Nagaland), 65 years

Governors of Indian States

In India, the Governor serves as the constitutional head of a state, appointed by the President to act as a vital link between the Union and State governments. This list provides the current incumbents who oversee the executive functions and uphold the constitutional machinery across various Indian states.