Lakshman Prasad Acharya sworn in as Governor of Manipur
Hindustan TimesImphal: Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who took charge as the governor of Assam on Tuesday, was on Wednesday sworn in as the 19th governor of Manipur, replacing Anusuiya Uikey. Lakshman Prasad Acharya was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Chief Justice Siddharth Mridul of the Manipur high court at the Darbar hall of Raj Bhavan in Imphal Acharya, who was earlier the governor of Sikkim, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Chief Justice Siddharth Mridul of the Manipur high court at the Darbar hall of Raj Bhavan in Imphal at 9.30am. Chief minister N Biren Singh, who attended the swearing-in ceremony, welcomed Acharya to take additional charge of the state. In a post on X, he said, “I extend Hon’ble Governor of Manipur, Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya Ji, my warmest welcome and look forward to working together in the years to come for the welfare and progress of the state.” Acharya has also been given the additional role of governor of Assam.