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The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is like the main leader or representative of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This person acts on behalf of the President of India and helps manage the region.

This important job was created after a special law was passed in August 2019. This law, called the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, changed the old state of Jammu and Kashmir into two new union territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. This big change happened on October 31, 2019. The law also created the positions of Lieutenant Governor for both Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

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Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
Flag of India.svg
Government of Jammu and Kashmir.svg
Seal of Jammu and Kashmir
Manoj Sinha Lt. Governor (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Manoj Sinha
since 7 August 2020
Style The Honourable
His Excellency
Residence
  • Raj Bhavan, Jammu
    (winter)
  • Raj Bhavan, Srinagar
    (summer)
Appointer President of India
Term length Five Years
Precursor List of governors of Jammu and Kashmir
Inaugural holder G. C. Murmu
Formation 31 October 2019; 5 years ago (2019-10-31)

Understanding the Role of Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor is a very important person in a union territory. They are appointed by the President of India and serve as the head of the region. Their job is to make sure the government runs smoothly and to represent the central government.

How the Lieutenant Governor is Chosen

The Lieutenant Governor is chosen by the President of India. They usually serve for five years. Their main homes are the Raj Bhavans in Jammu (for winter) and Srinagar (for summer).

Leaders of Jammu and Kashmir

Since Jammu and Kashmir became a union territory, two people have served as its Lieutenant Governor.

  • Died in office
  • Resigned from office
  • Removed from office
No. Picture Name Time in Office Appointed by
From To Total Time
1 Shri Girish Chandra Murmu, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (cropped).jpg Girish Chandra Murmu October 31
2019		 August 6
2020		 280 days Ram Nath Kovind
2 Manoj Sinha Lt. Governor (cropped).jpg Manoj Sinha August 7
2020		 Still in office 5 years, 22 days

See also

  • List of current Indian lieutenant governors and administrators
  • List of governors of Jammu and Kashmir
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