The Governor is called the “nominal head of any state” just like the President, the head of any republic. Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state of India, has been governed by many Governors to date.
Currently, Shrimati Anandiben Patil is the constitutional leader (Governor) of UP.
The Governors have been playing an important role in the state’s development since its formation. Here, you can get the complete list of all the former governors of Uttar Pradesh with their tenure.
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Governors of Uttar Pradesh Till Date
| GOVERNOR NAME | TENURE FROM | TO |
|---|---|---|
| Anandiben Patel | 29 July, 2019 | Till now |
| Ram Naik | July 22, 2014 | 28 July, 2019 |
| Dr. Aziz Qureshi | June 17, 2014 | July 21, 2014 |
| Banwari Lal Joshi | July 28, 2009 | June 17, 2014 |
| T. V. Rajeswar | 8 July, 2004 | July 27, 2009 |
| Sudarshan Agrawal | 3 July, 2004 | July 7, 2004 |
| Vishnu Kant Shastri | 24 November, 2000 | July 2, 2004 |
| Suraj Bhan | 20 April, 1998 | November 23, 2000 |
| Mohammad Shafi Qureshi | 17 March, 1998 | April 19, 1998 |
| Romesh Bhandari | 19 July, 1996 | March 17, 1998 |
| Mohammad Shafi Qureshi | 3 May, 1996 | July 19, 1996 |
| Motilal Vora | 26 May, 1993 | May 3, 1996 |
| B. Satya Narayan Reddy | 12 February 1990 | 25 May, 1993 |
| Mohammed Usman Arif | 31 March, 1985 | February 11, 1990 |
| Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh | 28 February, 1980 | March 31, 1985 |
| Ganpatrao Devji Tapase | 2 October, 1977 | February 27, 1980 |
| Dr. Marri Chenna Reddy | 25 October, 1974 | October 1, 1977 |
| Akbar Ali Khan | 14 November, 1972 | October 24, 1974 |
| Justice Shashi Kant Varma | 1 July, 1972 | November 13, 1972 |
| Dr. Bezwada Gopala Reddy | 1 May, 1967 | June 30, 1972 |
| Bishwanath Das | 16 April 1962 | April 30, 1967 |
| Burgula Ramakrishna Rao | 1 July, 1960 | April 15, 1962 |
| Varahgiri Venkat Giri | 10 June, 1957 | June 30, 1960 |
| Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi | 2 June, 1952 | June 9, 1957 |
| Sir Hormasji Pherozeshah Modi | 26 January, 1950 | 1 June, 1952 |
About Governor: An Overview
- The President is responsible to appoint governors in all the states.
- There is no fixed term of the governor’s tenure as they work under the pleasure of the Indian President.
- Any state governor can be transferred to another state.
- The governors can also be re-appointed in particular state.
- There have been 25 governors of Uttar Pradesh since 1950.
Facts About Some Notable Governors of UP
- Sarojini Naidu, being the first female governor of UP, led a significant impact on the state governance. She is called the “Nightingale of India” whose tenure set an example for the future generations, especially women.
- Vishnu Sahay, serving tenure from 1956 to 1960, have seen the major political changes in the history of Uttar Pradesh. He is also known for the influential impact on the administrative and political restructuring of UP.
- Bishwanath Das (served from 1962 to 1967) is counted among the notable governors of Uttar Pradesh due to his role and efforts in rural development programs and improving state’s educational infrastructure.
- Mohanlal Sukhadia (1976-1981) was the longest-serving CM of Rajasthan. He made irresistible efforts to improve the state’s governance and emphasize on the agricultural sector.
FAQs
Ques 1. Who is the current ruling governor of Uttar Pradesh?
Ans. Shrimati Anandiben Patil is the 20th permanent governor of UP serving the state currently.
Ques 2. Who was appointed as the inaugural governor of UP?
Ans. Hormasji Pherozeshah Mody was appointed as the inaugural governor of UP having a tenure from 1950 to 1952.
Ques 3. How many female governors have been appointed in Uttar Pradesh to date?
Ans. Only two females have served as the governor of Uttar Pradesh to date— Sarojini Naidu and Anandiben Patil.
Ques 4. What is the tenure of governor in any state?
Ans. A governor is generally appointed for a tenure of five years.