Bhagat Singh Koshyari (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	17/06/1942
Age	84 years
Birthplace	Palanadhura Chetabgarh, Bageshwar District, United Provinces, British India (now Uttarakhand, India)

Latest News about Bhagat Singh Koshyari

25/05/2026

Bhagat Singh Koshyari received the Padma Bhushan in 2026 for his long contribution to education, journalism, social work, and public service. The official citation described him as a social worker, educationist, journalist, and nationalist leader who devoted his life to public service and helping marginalized communities.

25/01/2025

Bhagat Singh Koshyari was named among the Padma Bhushan awardees for public affairs in the 2025 Padma honours list. The recognition sparked political criticism in Maharashtra, where opponents pointed to controversies during his tenure as governor, including remarks viewed as disrespectful to Shivaji Maharaj and other Maharashtra icons.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth name	Hayat Singh Koshyari
Nickname	Bhagat Da

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 6"
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

MA in English	Almora University (1964)

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Rajput
Food Habit	Vegetarian
Address	B-187, Sector- 4, Defence Colony, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Pin 248001
Hobbies	Reading and Trekking

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Unmarried

Family

Father	Gopal Singh Koshyari (deceased)
Mother	Motima Devi (deceased)
Siblings	2 brothers and 8 sisters

Career

Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey	Contested and lost the Lok Sabha elections on BJP’s ticket from the Almora constituency (1989) Became a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (1997) Served as Minister of Energy, Irrigation, Parliamentary and Legislative Affairs (November 2000 - October 2001) Became the 2nd Chief Minister of Uttarakhand (30 October 2001 - 1 March 2002) Contested and won the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha elections on BJP’s ticket from the Kapkot constituency (2002) Contested and won the Uttarakhand assembly elections from the Kapkot constituency (2007) Served as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Uttarakhand (26 November 2008 – 16 May 2014) Contested and won the Lok Sabha elections on BJP’s ticket from the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar constituency (2014) Served as Minister of Energy, Irrigation, Law and Legislative Affairs of Uttaranchal (November 2000 - October 2001)
Constitutional Posts	22nd Governor of Maharashtra (5 September 2019 - 12 February 2023) Governor (additional charge) of Goa (18 August 2020 - 6 July 2021)
Other Roles	General Secretary of college's student union Executive Council of Kumaon University (1979-1982, 1982-1985, 1988-1991) Lecturer at Raja Inter College in Raja Ka Rampur, Etah, Uttar Pradesh Founder and manager of weekly 'Parvat Piyush' from Pithoragarh (1975) Founder of Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Pithoragarh Founder of Vivekanand Vidya Mandir intercollege Founder of Saraswati Vihar Higher Secondary School in Nainital

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bhagat Singh Koshyari served as the 22nd Governor of Maharashtra starting in 2019.
2. In 2023, he resigned from his position as Governor of Maharashtra following controversy over comments about Chhatrapati Shivaji.
3. Koshyari is known for his love of travel and has visited countries like Nepal, Mauritius, and the United States of America.
4. He has a long association with the RSS and was detained at Almora and Fatehgarh Central Jail under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) during the Emergency.
5. During his tenure as Maharashtra Governor, Koshyari was involved in numerous controversies, including the early morning swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar in November 2019, which lasted less than 80 hours.

Bhagat Singh Koshyari Politician Indian Palanadhura Chetabgarh, Bageshwar District, United Provinces, British India (now Uttarakhand, India)