R. K. Trivedi
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R. K. Trivedi | |
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Governor of Gujarat | |
In office 26 February 1986 – 2 May 1990 | |
Preceded by | Braj Kumar Nehru |
Succeeded by | Mahipal Shastri |
7th Chief Election Commissioner of India | |
In office 18 June 1982 – 31 December 1985 | |
Preceded by | S. L. Shakdhar |
Succeeded by | R. V. S. Peri Sastri |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Indian |
Ram Krishna Trivedi (1 January 1921 – 19 November 2015) was an Indian politician who was Governor of Gujarat from 26 February 1986 to 2 May 1990.[1] Trivedi also served as 7th Chief Election Commissioner of India from 18 June 1982 to 31 December 1985. He was a recipient of the third highest Indian civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan.[2]
He was the first to introduce voter id cards in Indian Elections. He died in Lucknow in 2015.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Eminent bureaucrat RK Trivedi no more". Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
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