Ganeshi Lal (born 1 March 1941) is an Indian politician who served as the 25th Governor of Odisha.

Early life and career

Ganeshi Lal was born in Sirsa, Haryana on 1 March 1941. He received a university degree in English and a post-graduate degree in mathematics. Subsequently, he worked as a professor in different Government colleges in Haryana between 1964 and 1991.

From 2003 to 2006 he served as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Haryana unit.

He has authored a book on Bhagavad Gita titled Non-attached Attachment.

Personal life

Lal married Sushila Devi, who died on 23 November 2020 due to COVID-19. They have seven children.