Governor of Beltola

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Governor of Beltola
बेलटोला के राज्यपाल (Hindi)
বেলতলার রাজ্যপাল (Bengali)
বেলতলাৰ ৰাজ্যপাল (Assamese)
Incumbent
Arnab Deka

since 5 November 2023
StyleHis/Her Excellency
Reports toRashtradhyaksh
Government of Vishwamitra
AppointerRashtradhyaksh
on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers and the Privy Council
Term lengthAt His Illustrious and Royal Majesty's pleasure
Constituting instrumentGovernorship Act, 2023
Formation18 September 2016(first creation)
17 March 2023 (second creation)
First holderSanghita Roy (first creation)
Prince Abhiraj of Purvanchal (second creation)

The Governor of Beltola (Hindi: बेलटोला के राज्यपाल) is the vice-regal representative of the Rashtradhyaksh, the federal ruler and the union government in the state and the ceremonial deputy head of state of the state of Beltola who serves as the deputy to the Rajpramukh of Beltola, the hereditary executive ruler of the state. The governor is responsible for assisting the Rajpramukh and the state government in the discharge of the administrative and other functions. The governor is also eligible to act as the head of state in the case of the absence of the Rajpramukh.

The position of the governor first came into existence in 2016 after the creation of the state of South Guwahati. At the time of the first creation, the governor served as the head of state and was responsible for the entire administration of the state. Following Vishwamitra's transition to a monarchy in 2020, the responsibilities rendered by the state governors were transferred to the hereditary rulers known as Rajpramukhs.

In March 2023, the Governorship Bill, 2023 was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Deputy Prime Minister and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Arthur Lacey-Scott-FitzLacia and was subsequently passed by the parliament. The bill received royal assent on 17 March 2023 and thus became an act. Soon after receiving assent, following the provisions laid in the act, the governors of the states were appointed. Prince Abhiraj, Senior Prince of Purvanchal who had previously served as the Governor of Beltola was re-appointed to serve as the governor for a second term on 17 March 2023 and served in office until resigning on 28 May 2023. The current governor is Arnab Deka who has been in office since 5 November 2023.

History

First creation (2016–2020)

Beltola was created as a state of the union on 18 September 2016 following the introduction of the federal style of administration long with the state of North Guwahati and union territory of Central Guwahati. It was known as "South Guwahati" at the time of its creation and was renamed as "Beltola" on 7 May 2017.

Sanghita Roy was appointed as the first governor of South Guwahati after the state's creation and she remained in office until being removed on 13 November 2016. On 2 February 2020, the role of the governor was replaced by the Governor-General who became the head of the dominion of Beltola. Prior to the appointment of the governor-general, most governors who were appointed were non-local to the state exception to the first office-holder. The position of governor was re-introduced in May 2020.

Beltola was the second most-important state after Purvanchal and the position of the governor was often seen as a lavish position and that of immense prestige for its occupants.

Arnab Deka was the longest serving governor of the state who served in office for 1 year, 214 days. The last office-holder was Reshmi Hazarika who was appointed on 13 May 2020 and ceased office on 8 June 2020.

Second creation (2023–present)

The position of the governor came into existence for the second time in 2023 after the passage of the Governorship Act, 2023 by the Lok Sabha and its receiving royal assent on 17 March 2023. Under the provisions of the act, the governors are to be the vice-regal representative of the Rashtradhyaksh and shall serve as deputy to the hereditary state rulers and act as head of state whenever needed. Prince Abhiraj, Senior Prince of Purvanchal was appointed as the first governor of the state after the position's re-introduction on 17 March 2023.

Functions and role

The governor of Beltola was the head of state of the state of Beltola who served in office on the pleasure of the President who was the appointer. The functions of the governor included:

  • discharging the day-to-day affairs of the state.
  • maintain law and order and general administration of the state.
  • communicate and brief the President about activities in the state.
  • appoint the chief minister and other officials upon approval of the President.

Following the re-introduction of the position in March 2023, the functions of the governor have been reduced to largely ceremonial ones. The governor, being the vice-regal representative of the Rashtradhyaksh, shares their duties and functions with the Rajpramukh and performs the functions whenever needed as asked by the Rashtradhyaksh. The principal duty rendered by the governor is to act as a bridge in the communication between the state government and the central government and to relay information to the central government and to convey information from the central government to that of the state.

List

  Acting/caretaker governor or administrator

First creation (2017–2020)

No. Portrait Name
(born – died)
Home state Tenure in office Immediate prior position held Appointed by
From To Time in office
Governor of South Guwahati
1 Sanghita Roy
(born 2003)
Central Guwahati 18 September
2016
13 November
2016
56 days None Tanishkaa Patranabish
(President)
2 File:Anirban Phatowali new photo.jpg Anirban Phatowali
(born 2009)
North Guwahati 13 November
2016
27 November
2016
14 days Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Prime Minister's Office Anoushkaa Patranabish
(President)
File:Sarala Baishya (2).jpg Sarala Baishya
Lieutenant Governor of Central Guwahati
(born 2005)

(Administrator)
South Guwahati 27 November
2016
13 December
2016
16 days Lieutenant Governor of Central Guwahati (continued)
3 File:Portrait of Anoushkaa Patranabish in 2018.jpg Anoushkaa Patranabish
(born 2010)
South Guwahati 13 December
2016
30 December
2016
17 days President of the Republic Sarala Baishya
(Acting President)
Position vacant (30 December 2016 – 2 January 2017)
(1) Sanghita Roy
(born 2003)
Central Guwahati 2 January
2017
12 April
2017
100 days Governor of South Guwahati Sarala Baishya
(Acting President)
(3) File:Portrait of Anoushkaa Patranabish in 2018.jpg Anoushkaa Patranabish
(born 2010)
South Guwahati 12 April
2017
7 May
2017
25 days Union Cabinet Minister for States, Regional Affairs, and Cabinet Affairs Varuna Sriraya
(President)
Governor of Beltola
4 Kalyan Dey
(born 2001)
Brihattar Guwahati 7 May
2017
5 July
2017
59 days Governor of Central Guwahati Varuna Sriraya
(President)
5 File:Reshmi Hazarika.jpg Reshmi Hazarika
(born 2003)
Basistha 5 July
2017
23 April
2018
292 days Governor of Central Guwahati
(1) Sanghita Roy
(born 2003)
Madhya Guwahati 23 April
2018
4 February
2019
287 days Union Cabinet Minister for Cabinet Affairs, Social Justice and Welfare Anoushkaa Patranabish
(President)
6 File:Arnab Deka in 2017.jpg Arnab Deka
(born 2002)
Uttar Guwahati 4 February
2019
20 July
2019
166 days Governor of Brihattar Guwahati Varuna Sriraya
(President)
7 File:Ankurjyoti Thakuria.jpg Ankurjyoti Thakuria
(born 2002)
Kamrup Pradesh 20 July
2019
16 August
2019
27 days Governor of Uttar Guwahati
File:Reshmi Hazarika.jpg Reshmi Hazarika
Governor of Uttaranchal
(born 2003)

(Additional Charge)
Basistha 16 August
2019
4 September
2019
19 days Governor of Uttaranchal (continued)
8 File:Photo of Abhiraj Kar.jpg Abhiraj Kar
(born 2006)
Madhya Prant 4 September
2019
29 September
2019
25 days Union Cabinet Minister for Cooperation and Regional Development
9 Bhargab Jyoti Medhi
(born 2001)
Purvanchal 29 September
2019
4 October
2019
126 days Governor of Uttaranchal
4 October
2019
2 February
2020
Governor-General of Beltola
10 Asmi Patranabis
(born 2007)
Beltola 2 February
2020
13 May
2020
101 days Governor of Purvanchal Varuna Sriraya
(President)
Governor of Beltola
(5) File:Reshmi Hazarika.jpg Reshmi Hazarika
(born 2003)
Basistha 13 May
2020
7 June
2020
25 days Governor-General of Uttaranchal Varuna Sriraya
(President)

Second creation (2023–present)

The position of the Governor of Beltola was re-established by the Governorship Act, 2023 which received royal assent on 17 March 2023. Following the re-introduction of the position, the governor now serves the vice-regal representative of the Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra. The inaugural holder of the office following the re-introduction is Prince Abhiraj, Senior Prince of Purvanchal who served in office between 17 March 2023 and 28 May 2023. The current governor is Arnab Deka who has been in office since 5 November 2023.

No. Portrait Name
(born – died)
Home state Tenure in office Immediate prior position held Appointed by Rajpramukh
From To Time in office
1 File:Photo of Abhiraj Kar.jpg His Serene Highness
Abhiraj, Senior Prince of Purvanchal
(born 2006)
Purvanchal 17 March
2023
28 May
2023
72 days Senior Minister (in 2022) Varuna Sriraya
(Rashtradhyaksh)
Tanishkaa Patranabish
2 File:Portrait of Princess Bishakha (2022).jpg Her Serene Highness
Bishakha, Senior Princess of Purvanchal
(born 2013)
Purvanchal 28 May
2023
14 July
2023
47 days Governor of Basistha
3 File:Photo of Rajdeep Deka.jpg Tan Sri Dato Sri Utama
Rajdeep Deka
(born 2002)
Uttaranchal 14 July
2023
5 November
2023
114 days Governor of Kamrupa
4 File:Arnab Deka in 2017.jpg Tan Sri Dato Sri Utama
Arnab Deka
(born 2002)
Uttaranchal 5 November
2023
Incumbent 145 days Governor of Purvanchal

Trivia

Records

  • Sanghita Roy served as the first governor of the state and is also the longest governor with a total of 443 days in office.
  • Sanghita Roy holds the record of serving as the governor of the state on three different occasions.
  • Two former presidents, Anoushkaa Patranabish and Sarala Baishya served as the governor of the state.
  • Anirban Phatowali has the record of being the shortest serving governor of the state, with a term of 14 days in office.

Timeline

Princess Bishakha of PurvanchalPrincess AsmiBhargab Jyoti MedhiPrince Abhiraj of PurvanchalAnkurjyoti ThakuriaArnab DekaReshmi HazarikaAnoushkaa Patranabish, Rajpramukh of BasisthaSarala, Crown Princess of PurvanchalAnirban Phatowali, Rajpramukh of KamrupaSanghita Roy

Time in office

Below is the list of the governors and lieutenant governors of Basistha by total time in office:

  1. Sanghita Roy – 443 days
  2. Reshmi Hazarika – 336 days
  3. Arnab Deka – 166 days
  4. Bhargab Jyoti Medhi – 126 days
  5. Asmi Patranabis – 101 days
  6. Abhiraj Kar – 97 days
  7. Kalyan Dey – 59 days
  8. Anoushkaa Patranabish – 42 days
  9. Ankurjyoti Thakuria – 27 days
  10. Princess Bishakha306 days
  11. Sarala Baishya (acting) – 16 days
  12. Anirban Phatowali – 14 days

See also