T. V. Rajeswar | |
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) T. V. Rajeshwar paying floral tributes at the Kranti Memorial at Meerat, on the occasion of the commemoration of the 150th years of Indian Rebellion of 1857 in Meerut (UP) on 6 May 2007. | |
| Governor of Uttar Pradesh | |
| In office 8 July 2004 - 27 July 2009 | |
| Governor of West Bengal | |
| In office 2 March 1989 – 6 February 1990 | |
| Governor of Sikkim | |
| In office November 1985 - March 1989 | |
| Lieutenant Governor of Arunanchal Pradesh | |
| In office 10 August 1983 – 21 November 1985 | |
| Director of Intelligence Bureau | |
| In office February 1980 - August 1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 August 1926 Salem, Madras Presidency, British Raj |
| Died | 14 January 2018 (aged 91) New Delhi, India |
T. V. Rajeswar (28 August 1926 in Salem, Tamil Nadu – 14 January 2018 in New Delhi)[1] was an Indian Police Service officer, an Intelligence Bureau chief and a Governor of Sikkim, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2012. He died on 14 January 2018[2]
Career
He was Lt. Governor of Arunachal Pradesh from August 1983 to November 1985. From November 1985 to March 1989 he served as Governor of Sikkim. He was Governor of West Bengal from 20 March 1989 to 7 February 1990 and Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 8 July 2004 to 27 July 2009.[3]
Notes
- ^ "T.V Rajeswar (1926-2018): Officer who reported Emergency excesses but won Indira Gandhi's trust". The Indian Express. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "Padma Awards". pib. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- ^ "Shri T.V. Rajeswar". Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha website. Archived from the original on 21 May 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
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| Preceded by S. N. Mathur | Director of the Intelligence Bureau February 1980–August 1983 | Succeeded by R. K. Kapoor |