List of lieutenant governors of Jammu and Kashmir facts for kids
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.
Quick facts for kids Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir |
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Style | The Honourable His Excellency |
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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 |
Contents
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 | ||
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Girish Chandra Murmu | October 31 2019 |
August 6 2020 |
280 days | Ram Nath Kovind |
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Manoj Sinha | August 7 2020 |
Still in office | 4 years, 363 days |
See also
- List of current Indian lieutenant governors and administrators
- List of governors of Jammu and Kashmir