List of governors of Arunachal Pradesh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
Emblem of Arunachal Pradesh
Incumbent Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik since 16 February 2023
Style	His Excellency
Residence	Raj Bhavan; Itanagar
Appointer	President of India
Term length	At the pleasure of the President
Inaugural holder	Bhishma Narain Singh
Formation	20 February 1987; 38 years ago (1987-02-20)
Website	http://arunachalgovernor.gov.in/

Arunachal Pradesh is in India.

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is like the state's main representative. They are the official head of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Governor is chosen and appointed by the President of India. Think of them as the President's eyes and ears in the state. The current Governor is Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik.

What Does a Governor Do?

The Governor has many important jobs and powers. These powers help them run the state smoothly. They make sure laws are followed and the government works well.

Types of Powers

Governors have different kinds of powers:

• Executive powers: These are about managing the state. They include making important appointments and sometimes removing people from their positions.
• Legislative powers: These powers are about making laws. The Governor plays a role in the state's lawmaking body, called the Vidhan Sabha.
• Discretionary powers: These are special powers the Governor can use on their own. They use their best judgment to make certain decisions.

Who Were the Leaders of Arunachal Pradesh?

Before Arunachal Pradesh became a full state, it had different types of leaders. First, there were Chief Commissioners. Then, there were Lieutenant Governors. Finally, after 1987, it got its own Governors.

Chief Commissioners

The first leader was called a Chief Commissioner. They helped manage the region before it became a state.

• The first Chief Commissioner was K. A. A. Raja. He started his role on January 20, 1972.

Lieutenant Governors

After Chief Commissioners, the leaders were called Lieutenant Governors. This was another step before full statehood.

• The first Lieutenant Governor was also K. A. A. Raja. He took office on August 15, 1975.

Governors of Arunachal Pradesh

Since February 20, 1987, Arunachal Pradesh has had full Governors. They are appointed by the President of India.

• The first Governor was Bhishma Narain Singh. He started on February 20, 1987.
• The current Governor is Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik. He took office on February 16, 2023.

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  Thanjavelu Rajeshwar

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  R. D. Pradhan

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  Shilendra Kumar Singh

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  M. M. Jacob

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  K. Sankaranarayanan

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  Joginder Jaswant Singh

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  Tathagata Roy

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  V. Shanmuganathan

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  Padmanabha Acharya

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  B. D. Mishra

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  Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik