Swaraj Kaushal, India's youngest Governor (Mizoram), passes away
Swaraj Kaushal, lawyer, former Parliamentarian and India's youngest Governor who served in Mizoram, passed away; Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death on 4 December 2025.
Summary
Swaraj Kaushal, a lawyer and former Parliamentarian, passed away, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death on 4 December 2025. Swaraj Kaushal became India's youngest Governor and left a lasting impression on the people of Mizoram during his gubernatorial tenure, according to the Prime Minister. Modi said Kaushal believed in using the legal profession to improve the lives of the underprivileged, and offered condolences to his daughter Bansuri and other family members.
Key facts
- Condolence
- PM, 4 December 2025
- Distinction
- India's youngest Governor
- State
- Mizoram
- Profession
- Lawyer; Parliamentarian
- Daughter
- Bansuri
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Swaraj Kaushal, who passed away in December 2025, was India's youngest Governor of which State?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Mizoram
PIB 2198880: 'He became India's youngest Governor and left a lasting impression on the people of Mizoram during his gubernatorial tenure.'
Consider the following statements about Swaraj Kaushal as described in the PM's condolence message of 4 December 2025: 1. Swaraj Kaushal was a lawyer. 2. Swaraj Kaushal served as a Parliamentarian. 3. Swaraj Kaushal served as Chief Justice of a High Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2198880: Kaushal distinguished himself as a lawyer and 'his insights as a Parliamentarian were also noteworthy'; no judicial office is mentioned.