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The Governor of Gujarat is like the state's main representative, chosen by the President of India. Think of them as the official head of the state of Gujarat, even though the Chief Minister and their team handle most of the daily government work. The Governor lives in a special house called Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar.

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Governor of Gujarat
Government Of Gujarat Seal In All Languages.svg
Emblem of Gujarat
Acharya Dev Vrat, Governor of Gujarat in 2022 (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Acharya Devvrat
since 21 July 2019
Style His Excellency
Residence Raj Bhavan; Gandhinagar
Appointer President of India
Term length At the pleasure of the president
Inaugural holder Mehdi Nawaz Jung
Formation 1 May 1960; 65 years ago (1960-05-01)
Website https://rajbhavan.gujarat.gov.in
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Gujarat is a state located in western India.

Acharya Devvrat became the 24th Governor of Gujarat on July 22, 2019. He has been serving in this important role for over six years now.

What Does a Governor Do?

The Governor has several important jobs and powers. These powers help the state government run smoothly.

Executive Powers: Managing the State

The Governor has powers related to how the state is managed. This includes:

  • Appointing important officials.
  • Removing certain people from their positions.
  • Making sure the state's administration works well.

Legislative Powers: Making Laws

The Governor also plays a part in making laws. These powers are connected to the state's lawmaking body, which is called the Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly). The Governor helps ensure that new laws are properly created and approved.

Special Powers: Governor's Discretion

Sometimes, the Governor has special powers they can use on their own. These are called "discretionary powers." They use these powers based on their own judgment, especially in unique situations.

Who Has Been Governor of Gujarat?

Since Gujarat became a state in 1960, many respected individuals have served as its Governor. They have all played a key role in the state's history and development.

The very first Governor of Gujarat was Mehdi Nawaz Jung. He took office on May 1, 1960, when the state was formed. He served for over five years.

Over the years, many other people have held this important position. Some served for a few years, while others were in office for shorter periods, sometimes as acting governors.

The current Governor, Acharya Devvrat, began his term in July 2019. He continues to serve the people of Gujarat.

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    Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung, the first Governor of Gujarat.

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    Nityanand Kanungo

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    Justice P. N. Bhagwati

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    Professor K. M. Chandy

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    Braj Kumar Nehru

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    Mahipal Shastri

  • Sarup Singh Rajya Sabha photo

    Sarup Singh

  • Naresh Chandra July 2012

    Naresh Chandra

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    Krishna Pal Singh

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    Justice (Retd) Anshuman Singh

  • K. G. Balakrishnan

    Justice K. G. Balakrishnan

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    Sunder Singh Bhandari

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    Kailashpati Mishra

  • Dr Balram Jakhar

    Balram Jakhar

  • Nawal Kishore Sharma (cropped)

    Nawal Kishore Sharma

  • Governor S. C. Jamir with CM Naveen Patnaik and President Kovind (cropped)

    S. C. Jamir

  • Kamla Beniwal 2009

    Kamla Beniwal

  • The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri Somnath Chatterjee addressing at the inauguration of the Orientation Programme for the media persons accredited to the press gallery of Lok Sabha, in New Delhi on July 28, 2006 (cropped)

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  • Om Prakash Kohli on 22 October 2016

    Om Prakash Kohli

  • Acharya Dev Vrat, Governor of Gujarat in 2022 (cropped)

    Acharya Dev Vrat, the current Governor of Gujarat.

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