''Much as I would like to spare every paisa of public treasury, it would be bad economy to do away with Provincial Governors and regard Chief Ministers as a perfect equivalent. Whilst I would resent much power of interference to be given to Governors, I do not think that they should be mere figureheads. They should have enough power, enabling them to influence ministerial policy for the better. In their detached position, they would be able to see things in their proper perspective and thus prevent mistakes by their Cabinets. Theirs must be an all-pervasive moral influence in their provinces.''
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     The Governor  
 
The Governor by definition and in the spirit of our Constitution is the first citizen of the State. He is the Constitutional head of the State Government. He acts like an effective instrument of the centre. He is expected to play a vital role in the administration of the State. It is the highest office of the State Government.


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Governors of Gujarat
 
Raj Bhavan
 
 
His Excellency the Governor
 
Raj Bhavan At A Glance
 
His Excellency the Governor
Past Governors
Information about the tenure of the Governors of Gujarat
Field Visits of the Governor
Role of the Governor as the
Chancellor of the Universities
Governor's Social Welfare Fund
   
 
Earlier Raj Bhavan at Ahmedabad
Raj Bhavan Annexe, Ahmedabad
Raj Bhavan at Gandhinagar
H.E.'s Residential Unit
VVIP Unit
Guest House
 
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About us
 
Governor's Association with Social Organisations:
   
Gujarat State Bharat Scouts and Guides
St. John Ambulance Association Gujarat State Branch
Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh Gujarat State Council
 
Events at the Raj Bhavan
Flag hoisting on the Independence Day and the Republic Day
At Home Party
Swearing in Ceremonies
Other Functions at the Raj Bhavan
 
 
 
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