Mr. Gavai was a former Chairman of the State Legislative Council and Lok Sabha member from Amravati Constituency. He was the Chairman of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Smarak Samiti, which manages the Deekshabhoomi, the historic place where Ambedkar embraced Buddhism in 1956.
Who is a Governor?
- The Governor is the chief executive authority in a state.
- He is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
- The Governor is appointed for a period of five years, but holds the office at the pleasure of the President.
- He may be removed by the President before the expiry of his term or he may even resign.
