Full list of Governors of Puducherry: From 1954 to present

Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a union territory located on the southeastern coast of India. In this article, you will find the names of all the people who have served as the governor of Puducherry.

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Full list of Governors of Puducherry: From 1954 to present

Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a union territory located on the southeastern coast of India. It was a French colonial settlement for nearly 300 years and retains a distinct cultural identity, with a blend of Indian and French influences. The city is known for its picturesque colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, and scenic beaches. Despite its small size, Puducherry offers a unique blend of cultures and history that makes it a must-visit destination in India. In this article, you will find the names of all the people who have served as the governor of Puducherry. 

Sl.NoGovernorFromTo
1Kiran Bedi"May 28 2016"(incumbent)
2A. K. Singh"July 12 2014"26 May 2016
3Virendra Kataria10 July 201311 July 2014
4Iqbal Singh27 July 2009"July 9 2013"
5Surjit Singh Barnala9 April 200927 July 2009
6Govind Singh Gurjar23 July 2008"April 6 2009"
7Bhopinder Singh15 March 200822 Jul 2008
8Mukut Mithi19 July 200612 March 2008
9M. M. Lakhera"July 7 2004""July 18 2006"
10Nagendra Nath Jha5 January 2004"July 6 2004"
11P.S. Rama Mohan Rao27 October 2003"January 5 2004"
12K. R. Malkani31 July 2002"October 27 2003"
13Rajani Rai23 April 1998"July 29 2002"
14Rajendra Kumari Bajpai2 May 1995"April 22 1998"
15Marri Channa Reddy31 May 19931 May 1995
16Bishma Narain Singh6 February 1993"May 31 1993"
17Har Swarup Singh19 December 1990"February 5 1993"
18Chandrawati19 February 1990"December 18 1990"
19Ranjit Singh Dyal22 June 198819 February 1990
20Tribhuvan Prasad Tewary1 October 1984"June 21 1988"
21S.L. Khurana18 June 198430 Sep 1984
22Kona Prabhakara Rao2 Sep 1983"June 17 1984"
23K.M. Chandy15 May 1982"August 5 1983"
24R.N. Haldipur27 July 1981"May 14 1982"
25Sri Sadiq16 April 1981"July 26 1981"
26Ram Kishore Vyas1 November 1980"April 15 1981"
27B.T Kulakarni30 August 1976"October 31 1980"
28Chhedilal8 November 1972"August 29 1976"
29B.D. Jatti14 October 1968"November 7 1972"
30S.L. Silam14 October 1963"October 13 1968"
31K.J. Somasundaram2 August 196313 October 1963
32Sisir Kumar Dutta2 May 19611 August 1963
33Lal Ram Saran Singh30 August 19588 February 1961
34M.K. Kripalani17 November 195627 August 1958
35Kewal Singh21 October 195416 November 1956
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