List of lieutenant governors of Ladakh


This is a list of lieutenant governors of Ladakh, a Union territory of India that came into existence on 31 October 2019. The lieutenant governor is directly appointed by the president of India, The lieutenant governor acts as the representative of the Central Government who is not obliged to the Legislature, which in case of Ladakh does not have a legislature. The Central Government governs the territory via the lieutenant governor.
On July 18, 2025, Kavinder Gupta took oath as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, succeeding in the role with a pledge to rebuild the region with public support. A former Deputy Chief Minister and Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Gupta emphasized promoting Ladakh as a globally recognized tourism destination.

Background

In August 2019, a Reorganisation Act was passed by both houses of the Indian Parliament. The provisions contained in the reorganised the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories; Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on 31 October 2019. The act established the position of Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

History

The inaugural lieutenant governor was former defence secretary and chief information commissioner Radha Krishna Mathur who took over on 31 October 2019. He served in office until resigning in February 2023. Mathur was succeeded by former Arunachal Pradesh governor Brigadier B. D. Mishra on 19 February 2023. Mishra was succeeded by Kavinder Gupta in July 2025.

Lieutenant governors of Ladakh

  • Died in office
  • Resigned from office
  • Removed from office

Oath

“I, A. B., do swear in the name of God/solemly affirm that I will faithfully
execute the office of Lieutenant 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..……….”