List of female governors in India

However, the governor must act on the advice of the popularly elected council of ministers, headed by the chief minister, who thus hold de facto executive authority at the state-level.

The Constitution of India also empowers the governor to act upon their own discretion, such as the ability to appoint or dismiss a ministry, recommend President's rule, or reserve bills for the President's assent.

Over the years, the exercise of these discretionary powers have given rise to conflict between the elected chief minister and the union government–appointed governor.

Her daughter, Padmaja Naidu, is the longest-serving female governor with almost 11 years tenure in West Bengal.

[3] Tamilisai Soundararajan is the recentmost appointment as the first female governor of Telangana.