{"id":1943,"date":"2023-02-21T13:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T08:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=1943"},"modified":"2023-04-23T19:46:53","modified_gmt":"2023-04-23T14:16:53","slug":"o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/","title":{"rendered":"O.P. Kohli : Former Gujarat Governor O.P. Kohli Passes Away at 87"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/#OP_Kohli_Former_Gujarat_Governor_OP_Kohli_Passes_Away_at_87\" >O.P. Kohli : Former Gujarat Governor O.P. Kohli Passes Away at 87<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CFormer_Gujarat_Governor_OP_Kohli_Passes_Away_at_87%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;Former Gujarat Governor O.P. Kohli Passes Away at 87&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/#Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\" >Important FAQs for Students from this News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/#Q_Who_was_OP_Kohli\" >Q. Who was O.P. Kohli?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/#Q_What_was_the_age_of_OP_Kohli_at_the_time_of_his_death\" >Q. What was the age of O.P. Kohli at the time of his death?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/#Q_What_are_the_duties_of_a_Governor_in_India\" >Q. What are the duties of a Governor in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/#Q_When_was_OP_Kohli_appointed_as_the_Governor_of_Gujarat\" >Q. When was O.P. Kohli appointed as the Governor of Gujarat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/#Q_What_is_the_significance_of_OP_Kohlis_death\" >Q. What is the significance of O.P. Kohli&#8217;s death?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/o-p-kohli-former-gujarat-governor-o-p-kohli-passes-away-at-87\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OP_Kohli_Former_Gujarat_Governor_OP_Kohli_Passes_Away_at_87\"><\/span>O.P. Kohli : Former Gujarat Governor O.P. Kohli Passes Away at 87<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Governor of Gujarat, Om Prakash Kohli, passed away at the age of 87 on Thursday, 21st April 2023. He served as the Governor of Gujarat from July 2014 to July 2019. He was also the Governor of Madhya Pradesh from September 2016 to September 2017. The news of his demise was confirmed by his son, Sunil Kohli.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" id=\"O.P.-Kohli\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/O.P.-Kohli2.jpg\" alt=\"O.P. Kohli\" class=\"wp-image-1948\" title=\"O.P. Kohli\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/O.P.-Kohli2.jpg 413w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/O.P.-Kohli2-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">O.P. Kohli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The demise of Om Prakash Kohli, a prominent political figure, is significant because of his contributions to the field of politics and governance. It is an important news item for students who are preparing for various government exams, as it is important to keep themselves updated with the latest happenings in the country. This news is also crucial for students who are preparing for the exams related to the history and politics of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Om Prakash Kohli was born on 7th August 1935 in Punjab. He completed his graduation from DAV College, Jalandhar, and then did his Master&#8217;s in Political Science from Agra University. He started his political career as a member of the Bharatiya Jan Sangh and later became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 2000 and was also a member of the Lok Sabha from 1986 to 1989. Kohli was a prominent leader of the BJP in Gujarat and was associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to his political career, Kohli was also associated with various educational and social organizations. He was the chairman of the Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya in Gujarat and was also associated with various other educational institutions. Kohli was also associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) during his college days and was an active member of the RSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CFormer_Gujarat_Governor_OP_Kohli_Passes_Away_at_87%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from &#8220;Former Gujarat Governor O.P. Kohli Passes Away at 87&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Serial Number<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Om Prakash Kohli, former Governor of Gujarat, passed away at the age of 87 on Thursday, 21st April 2023.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>He served as the Governor of Gujarat from July 2014 to July 2019 and the Governor of Madhya Pradesh from September 2016 to September 2017.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Kohli was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 2000 and the Lok Sabha from 1986 to 1989.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Kohli was also associated with various educational and social organizations and was the chairman of the Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya in Gujarat.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Kohli was a prominent leader of the BJP in Gujarat and was associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for a long time.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">O.P. Kohli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the demise of Om Prakash Kohli is a significant loss to the political and educational communities in India. His contributions to the field of politics and governance will always be remembered. It is important for students preparing for various government exams to keep themselves updated with the latest news and happenings in the country, including the demise of prominent political figures like Om Prakash Kohli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\"><\/span>Important FAQs for Students from this News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Who_was_OP_Kohli\"><\/span>Q. Who was O.P. Kohli? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. O.P. Kohli was a former Governor of Gujarat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_was_the_age_of_OP_Kohli_at_the_time_of_his_death\"><\/span>Q. What was the age of O.P. Kohli at the time of his death? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. O.P. Kohli passed away at the age of 87.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_the_duties_of_a_Governor_in_India\"><\/span>Q. What are the duties of a Governor in India? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. A Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India and performs various duties such as appointing the Chief Minister and other Council of Ministers, giving assent to bills passed by the state legislature, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_When_was_OP_Kohli_appointed_as_the_Governor_of_Gujarat\"><\/span>Q. When was O.P. Kohli appointed as the Governor of Gujarat? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. O.P. Kohli was appointed as the Governor of Gujarat on July 16, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_significance_of_OP_Kohlis_death\"><\/span>Q. What is the significance of O.P. Kohli&#8217;s death? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. O.P. 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