The Himachal Pradesh government has scrapped all cabinet rank posts, affecting advisors and board chairpersons including Naresh Chauhan and Gokul Butail, with immediate withdrawal of perks.

CM Sukhu, at a Mandi judicial event attended by CJI Surya Kant, criticised the Centre’s decision to discontinue the Revenue Deficit Grant and warned of serious fiscal pressure on Himachal.

Kavinder Gupta became the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh in March 2026. Here is the full list of governors who have served the state since 1971.

Kavinder Gupta sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh at Lok Bhavan in Shimla. The oath ceremony was administered by Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia.