Politics

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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05 Feb 2023 20:08 IST

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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.

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Sl.No	Governor	From	To
1	Kiran Bedi	"May 28	2016"	(incumbent)
2	A. K. Singh	"July 12	2014"	26 May 2016
3	Virendra Kataria	10 July 2013	11 July 2014
4	Iqbal Singh	27 July 2009	"July 9	2013"
5	Surjit Singh Barnala	9 April 2009	27 July 2009
6	Govind Singh Gurjar	23 July 2008	"April 6	2009"
7	Bhopinder Singh	15 March 2008	22 Jul 2008
8	Mukut Mithi	19 July 2006	12 March 2008
9	M. M. Lakhera	"July 7	2004"	"July 18	2006"
10	Nagendra Nath Jha	5 January 2004	"July 6	2004"
11	P.S. Rama Mohan Rao	27 October 2003	"January 5	2004"
12	K. R. Malkani	31 July 2002	"October 27	2003"
13	Rajani Rai	23 April 1998	"July 29	2002"
14	Rajendra Kumari Bajpai	2 May 1995	"April 22	1998"
15	Marri Channa Reddy	31 May 1993	1 May 1995
16	Bishma Narain Singh	6 February 1993	"May 31	1993"
17	Har Swarup Singh	19 December 1990	"February 5	1993"
18	Chandrawati	19 February 1990	"December 18	1990"
19	Ranjit Singh Dyal	22 June 1988	19 February 1990
20	Tribhuvan Prasad Tewary	1 October 1984	"June 21	1988"
21	S.L. Khurana	18 June 1984	30 Sep 1984
22	Kona Prabhakara Rao	2 Sep 1983	"June 17	1984"
23	K.M. Chandy	15 May 1982	"August 5	1983"
24	R.N. Haldipur	27 July 1981	"May 14	1982"
25	Sri Sadiq	16 April 1981	"July 26	1981"
26	Ram Kishore Vyas	1 November 1980	"April 15	1981"
27	B.T Kulakarni	30 August 1976	"October 31	1980"
28	Chhedilal	8 November 1972	"August 29	1976"
29	B.D. Jatti	14 October 1968	"November 7	1972"
30	S.L. Silam	14 October 1963	"October 13	1968"
31	K.J. Somasundaram	2 August 1963	13 October 1963
32	Sisir Kumar Dutta	2 May 1961	1 August 1963
33	Lal Ram Saran Singh	30 August 1958	8 February 1961
34	M.K. Kripalani	17 November 1956	27 August 1958
35	Kewal Singh	21 October 1954	16 November 1956

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