List of governors of Assam

This is a list of governors of Assam. The governor of Assam is the nominal head of the Indian state of Assam. The governor is appointed by the president of India. The current governor is Lakshman Acharya.

Powers and functions

The governor has:

Executive powers related to administration, appointments and removals
Legislative powers related to lawmaking and the state legislature, that is Vidhan Sabha or Vidhan Parishad
Discretionary powers to be carried out according to the discretion of the governor
List of governors

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Died in office
Transferred
Resigned/removed

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indicates acting/additional charge
Timeline

Oath

“I, A. B., do swear in the name of God/solemly affirm that I will faithfully
execute the office of Governor of............. and will to
the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the
Constitution and the law and that I will devote myself to
the service and well-being of the people of..……….”