Satyapal Malik, last Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, dies at 79
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik died at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, on 5 August 2025 after a prolonged illness, aged 79.
Summary
Satyapal Malik, former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, died at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi on 5 August 2025 after a prolonged illness; he was 79. Malik served as the last Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from August 2018 to October 2019, a tenure that coincided with the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the state into Union Territories. He was earlier Governor of Bihar (2017) and also served as Governor of Meghalaya, Goa and Odisha. His political career included terms as an MLA in Uttar Pradesh (1974–77), Rajya Sabha MP (1980–84, 1986–89), Lok Sabha MP (1989–91) and Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism in 1990.
Key facts
- Died
- 5 Aug 2025, RML Hospital, New Delhi
- Age
- 79
- J&K Governor
- Aug 2018 – Oct 2019 (last Governor of the erstwhile state)
- Other Governorships
- Bihar (2017), Meghalaya, Goa, Odisha
- Union Minister
- MoS Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism, 1990
- Legislator
- UP MLA 1974–77; Rajya Sabha 1980–84, 1986–89; Lok Sabha 1989–91
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Satyapal Malik, who died on 5 August 2025, was the last Governor of which erstwhile state?
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Correct answer: B — Jammu and Kashmir
Satyapal Malik served as the last Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from August 2018 to October 2019.
Consider the following statements about Satyapal Malik (died August 2025): 1. He served as Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism in 1990. 2. His tenure as Governor of Jammu and Kashmir coincided with the abrogation of Article 370. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Malik was Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism in 1990, and his 2018–19 tenure in Jammu and Kashmir coincided with the abrogation of Article 370.