Jishnu Dev Varma (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/08/1957
Age	68 years
Birthplace	Agartala, Tripura, India

Latest News about Jishnu Dev Varma

10/03/2026

Jishnu Dev Varma was sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra at Lok Bhavan in south Mumbai. He received a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the state police upon his arrival, taking over the position from his previous role as Governor of Telangana.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession	Politician
Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey	9 March 2018 - 2 March 2023: Served as the 2nd Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura 31 July 2024: 3rd Governor of Telangana 1993: National General Secretary of BJP 1996, 1998, 1999: Contested Lok Sabha elections from Tripura East 31 July 2024: Appointed Governor of Telangana 10 March 2026: Sworn in as Governor of Maharashtra

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

School	St. Joseph's School, North Point, Darjeeling, West Bengal
College/University	Calcutta University
Degree	B.A. Hons. in English Literature

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Scheduled Tribe
Hobbies	Reading Books Travelling Literature and Arts Badminton and Sports

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Father	Ramendra Kishore Debbarma
Mother	Kamal Prabha Devi
Spouse	Sudha Debbarma
Children	2 sons - Pratik Kishore Dev Varma, Jaibant Dev Varma

Career

Overview	Jishnu Dev Varma has had a prominent career in politics spanning over 30 years, beginning his journey in the early 1990s with the Bharatiya Janata Party during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. He has held significant positions including national general secretary of the BJP and served as Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura before being appointed as Governor of Telangana and subsequently Governor of Maharashtra.
Notable Events	In the 2018 Tripura Legislative Assembly election, he won the Charilam seat by over 25,000 votes, receiving 89% of the valid votes cast. Appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister, he managed multiple portfolios including Power and Rural Development. An accomplished author, he has published several works and contributed articles and poems to local newspapers. On 22 September 2022, he was appointed as Chairman of the North East Regional Power Committee. As Deputy Chief Minister (2018-2023), he managed multiple portfolios including Finance, Power, Rural Development, Planning, Panchayat Raj, Science, Technology and Environment. Implemented Bio Village 2.0 initiative in Tripura, promoting sustainable rural development through eco-friendly practices, recognized as an international best practice. Served as member of the advisory committee of the North-Eastern Council between 1989 and 1993. Worked as convener of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Tripura Chapter. On 31 July 2024, appointed as Governor of Telangana. On 10 March 2026, sworn in as Governor of Maharashtra.

Overview

Jishnu Dev Varma has had a prominent career in politics spanning over 30 years, beginning his journey in the early 1990s with the Bharatiya Janata Party during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. He has held significant positions including national general secretary of the BJP and served as Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura before being appointed as Governor of Telangana and subsequently Governor of Maharashtra.

Notable Events

In the 2018 Tripura Legislative Assembly election, he won the Charilam seat by over 25,000 votes, receiving 89% of the valid votes cast.
Appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister, he managed multiple portfolios including Power and Rural Development.
An accomplished author, he has published several works and contributed articles and poems to local newspapers.
On 22 September 2022, he was appointed as Chairman of the North East Regional Power Committee.
As Deputy Chief Minister (2018-2023), he managed multiple portfolios including Finance, Power, Rural Development, Planning, Panchayat Raj, Science, Technology and Environment.
Implemented Bio Village 2.0 initiative in Tripura, promoting sustainable rural development through eco-friendly practices, recognized as an international best practice.
Served as member of the advisory committee of the North-Eastern Council between 1989 and 1993.
Worked as convener of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Tripura Chapter.
On 31 July 2024, appointed as Governor of Telangana.
On 10 March 2026, sworn in as Governor of Maharashtra.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Jishnu Dev Varma is a member of the royal family of Tripura.
2. He served as the richest candidate in the 2023 Tripura Legislative Assembly election.
3. In 2024, he released his biography titled ‘Views, Reviews & My Poems’.
4. He is recognized as a poet and writer with contributions to local newspapers.
5. He has diverse cultural and sporting interests beyond public life.

Jishnu Dev Varma Politician Indian Agartala, Tripura, India