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Jagmohan

Indian politician and civil servant (1927–2021)

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Jagmohan Malhotra, known by the mononym Jagmohan, was an Indian civil servant and politician. After working with the Indian National Congress, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1995. He served as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Goa, as the 5th Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, and for three terms as Member of Parliament for New Delhi. In the cabinet, he served as Union Minister for Urban Development and Tourism.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Hafizabad wd
Died
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Place of death
New Delhi wd
Citizenship
India, British Raj wd
Occupation
politician, civil servant wd
Political party
Indian National Congress wd

Positions held wd

  • Minister of Culture (18 November 2001 – 22 May 2004)
  • Lieutenant governor of Delhi (2 September 1982 – 25 April 1984)
  • Governor of Goa (31 March 1981 – 29 August 1982)
  • Lieutenant governor of Delhi (17 February 1980 – 30 March 1981)
  • member of Rajya Sabha
  • Member of the 11th Lok Sabha
  • Member of the 12th Lok Sabha

Awards wd

  • Padma Bhushan
  • Padma Shri in Civil Service
  • Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs

Questions

When was Jagmohan born?
Jagmohan was born on 25 September 1927 in Hafizabad.
What positions has Jagmohan held?
Positions held by Jagmohan include: Minister of Culture (2001–2004); Lieutenant governor of Delhi (1982–1984); Governor of Goa (1981–1982); Lieutenant governor of Delhi (1980–1981); member of Rajya Sabha.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Jagmohan · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q5924734 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Jagmohan.jpg by President's Secretariat (GODL-India)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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