List of governors of Nagaland

The governor of Nagaland is the head of state of Nagaland. The governor is appointed by the president of India. The current governor is Ajay Kumar Bhalla who is holding additional charge since 25 August 2025.

Powers and functions

The governor enjoys many different types of powers:

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

List

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Died in office
Transferred
Resigned/removed

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indicates acting/additional charge

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..……….”