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Ganeshi Lal
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Lal in 2018
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| 25th Governor of Odisha | |
| In office 29 May 2018 – 30 October 2023 |
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| Chief Minister | Naveen Patnaik |
| Preceded by | Satya Pal Malik (Additional charge) |
| Succeeded by | Raghubar Das |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1996-2000 |
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| Constituency | Sirsa, Haryana |
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| Born | 1 March 1941 Sirsa, Punjab, British India (present-day Haryana, India) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse |
Susheela Devi
(m. 2020, died) |
Ganeshi Lal is an Indian politician who served as the Governor of Odisha. He was born on March 1, 1941.
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Early Life and Education
Ganeshi Lal was born in Sirsa, Haryana, India. He studied English and mathematics at university. After finishing his studies, he became a professor.
Teaching Career
From 1964 to 1991, Ganeshi Lal worked as a professor. He taught in different government colleges across Haryana.
Political Journey
Ganeshi Lal has been an important member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. This is one of the major political parties in India.
Leadership Role
From 2003 to 2006, he was the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party's unit in Haryana. This means he was the main leader for the party in that state during those years.
Governor of Odisha
Ganeshi Lal served as the Governor of Odisha from May 29, 2018, to October 30, 2023. The Governor is like the head of a state in India, representing the President.
Writings and Family
Ganeshi Lal has also written a book. It is about the Bhagavad Gita, an important Hindu scripture.
Personal Life
Ganeshi Lal was married to Sushila Devi. They had seven children together. Sushila Devi passed away in November 2020.
