Governors of Telangana

The Governor of Telangana is the constitutional head of the state, appointed by the President of India. Telangana became India’s 29th state on June 2, 2014, following its bifurcation from Andhra Pradesh. Since then, Telangana has had a few Governors who have carried out important constitutional duties, including appointing the Chief Minister, overseeing governance, and upholding constitutional values. This page provides a chronological list of all Governors of Telangana, along with their term durations and other relevant details.

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Governor of Telangana

List of Governors of Telangana (2014 – Present):

Name

Term Start

Term End

State Name

Tamilisai Soundararajan

8 September 2019

Present

Telangana

E. S. L. Narasimhan

2 June 2014

7 September 2019

Telangana

FAQs on Governor of Telangana

  • Who is the current Governor of Telangana?

    Tamilisai Soundararajan is the current Governor of Telangana, serving since September 2019.

  • Who was the first Governor of Telangana?

    E. S. L. Narasimhan was the first Governor of Telangana after it was formed in 2014.

  • What is the tenure of a Governor in Telangana?

    The Governor is appointed for a term of five years by the President of India but can remain in office until a successor is appointed.

  • Where is the official residence of the Governor of Telangana?

    The Governor resides at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad.

  • Can a Governor be transferred from another state to Telangana?

    Yes, the President of India can transfer a Governor from one state to another.

  • Has Telangana had a woman Governor?

    Yes, Tamilisai Soundararajan is the first woman to serve as Governor of Telangana.

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