Ram Krishna Trivedi (1 January 1921 – 19 November 2015) was an Indian politician who was Governor of Gujarat from 26 February 1986 to 2 May 1990.^[1] Trivedi also served as 7th Chief Election Commissioner of India from 18 June 1982 to 31 December 1985. He was a recipient of the third highest Indian civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan.^[2]

R. K. Trivedi
Governor of Gujarat
In office 26 February 1986 – 2 May 1990
Preceded by	Braj Kumar Nehru
Succeeded by	Mahipal Shastri
7th Chief Election Commissioner of India
In office 18 June 1982 – 31 December 1985
Preceded by	S. L. Shakdhar
Succeeded by	R. V. S. Peri Sastri
Personal details
Nationality	Indian

He was the first to introduce voter id cards in Indian Elections. He died in Lucknow in 2015.^{[citation needed]}