Tamilisai Soundararajan, Arif Khan Among 5 New State Governors
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan, Arif Khan Among 5 New State Governors

The Quint  

“It's an opportunity to serve. It's a great opportunity for me to know this part of India, which forms boundary of India and is called god's own country”, Khan told ANI. Soundararajan has been appointed as the governor of Telangana, which was until recently under the dual charge of ESL Narasimhan, who was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh before its bifurcation. She was appointed Tamil Nadu BJP chief in 2014 and has contested and lost in two Assembly elections and two parliamentary elections in the state. “My most sincere thanks to Shri Narendra Modiji for giving me an opportunity to serve as Governor of Telangana.

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Ajay Bhalla's Appointment As Manipur Governor Is Only Half The Job Done. Centre Now Has An Uphill Task | OPINION
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ajay Bhalla's Appointment As Manipur Governor Is Only Half The Job Done. Centre Now Has An Uphill Task | OPINION

ABP News  

In the recently held 72nd plenary session of the Northeastern Council in Agartala, the chairman of the council and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claimed that bringing peace in the Northeast is the biggest achievement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last 10 years. This week President of India Droupadi Murmu, on the recommendations of the Centre, appointed Ajay …

President Appoints Governors In 5 States, Ajay Bhalla Named Manipur Guv, Arif Mohammed Khan Shifted To Bihar
Top News
3 weeks ago

President Appoints Governors In 5 States, Ajay Bhalla Named Manipur Guv, Arif Mohammed Khan Shifted To Bihar

ABP News  

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors for five states, as per a statement from the President's Secretariat issued on Tuesday. Former Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been appointed as the Governor of Manipur. Arif Mohammed Khan, the Governor of Kerala since 2019, will now serve as the Governor of Bihar. He has held positions as a Cabinet Minister …

Choose a PM who can showcase India's strengths to the world: PM Modi
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Choose a PM who can showcase India's strengths to the world: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaunpur : Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that this Lok Sabha election is an opportunity for the country to choose a leader who can run a strong government that "makes the world aware of India's strength".Modi was addressing an election rally organized at a college ground here in support of BJP candidates Kripashankar Singh from the Jaunpur parliamentary …

BJP's Lok Sabha candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan: ‘I was acting as people-friendly governor, not politician’
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP's Lok Sabha candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan: ‘I was acting as people-friendly governor, not politician’

Hindustan Times  

Tamilisai Soundararajan, the former Telangana Governor and current BJP candidate from South Chennai, dismissed the allegations of partisanship during her tenure as governor saying her actions were aimed at being people-friendly rather than politically motivated. Read: Tamilisai kick-starts LS poll campaign for BJP in Secunderabad Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned from the gubernatorial position in March and was fielded as BJP’s candidate …

State chief K Annamalai, Tamilisai Soundararajan part of BJP’s first list
9 months, 3 weeks ago

State chief K Annamalai, Tamilisai Soundararajan part of BJP’s first list

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In a surprise move, the BJP fielded its state president K Annamalai in Coimbatore constituency in the party’s first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections released on Thursday. Just minutes after BJP’s legislature party leader Nainar Nagenthran was named as the party candidate from Thoothukudi, a revised list said he would be contesting from Tirunelveli. The allies …

BJP fields 9 candidates for Tamil Nadu in third list for Lok Sabha elections
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP fields 9 candidates for Tamil Nadu in third list for Lok Sabha elections

Hindustan Times  

The former Governor of Telangana and LG of Puducherry, Tamilisai Soundararajan, who resigned from the gubernatorial position earlier this week, will be the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate from Chennai South, Union minister L Murugan from Nilgiris and president of the party’s Tamil Nadu unit, K Annamalai, has been given the ticket to contest from Coimbatore. BJP has released its third …

Ex-Telangana governor T Soundararajan to contest LS poll from Chennai South. Who is she?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Telangana governor T Soundararajan to contest LS poll from Chennai South. Who is she?

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, fielding ex-Telangana governor and BJP leader Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan from the Chennai South parliamentary constituency. Ex Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan Soundararajan, who resigned as the Governor of Telangana and the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, re-joined the saffron camp in presence of Tamil …

Lok Sabha polls | Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP

The Hindu  

Former Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Tamilisai Soundararajan, who resigned from her gubernatorial posts two days ago, rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Ms. Soundararajan was inducted into the party in the presence of BJP State president K. Annamalai, Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy, L. Murugan and other senior leaders, at the BJP’s …

Daily Quiz | On Governors in India
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Daily Quiz | On Governors in India

The Hindu  

Daily Quiz | On Governors in India Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /5 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | He is the current Governor of one of the States in India. Ravi, Tamil Nadu SHOW ANSWER 2 / 5 | He is the 22nd Governor of one of the States. YES NO …

Former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP

Hindustan Times  

Tamilisai Soundararajan, who quit her post as Telangana Governor, rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai gave the membership card to Tamilisai Soundarajan. Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai gave the membership card to Soundarajan at the party's headquarters 'Kamalalayam' in Chennai. K Annamalai, Tamil Nadu BJP President said that Tamilisai had left …

Tamilisai Soundararajan formally joins back BJP; wants to be among 400 BJP MPs entering Lok Sabha
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan formally joins back BJP; wants to be among 400 BJP MPs entering Lok Sabha

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Former Governor of Telangana and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Wednesday formally rejoined the BJP in the presence of State BJP president K Annamalai at the party’s headquarters here. Tamilisai had resigned from her membership in the BJP when she was made Governor of Telangana in September 2019. Her appointment as Governor was seen as a recognition of …

Tamilisai resigns as Telangana governor, likely to contest elections
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamilisai resigns as Telangana governor, likely to contest elections

Hindustan Times  

Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned from the constitutional post on Monday, saying that she wanted to “serve the public directly” amid speculation that she might contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Tamil Nadu. “The Hon’ble governor of Telangana and lieutenant governor of Puducherry Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan has tendered her resignation with immediate effect. In December, Soundararajan visited the flood-hit …

Tamilisai Soundararajan, Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lt. Governor, resigns to contest Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan, Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lt. Governor, resigns to contest Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan has tendered her resignation and sent the letter to the President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Sources said that she is likely to contest Lok Sabha polls either from Tamil Nadu or Puducherry. A press communique from Raj Bhavan said: “The Hon’ble Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Dr. Smt.Tamilisai Soundararajan has tendered her …

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, may contest polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, may contest polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan tendered resignation from her position on Monday. Tamilisai and the BRS government moved the High Court and Supreme Court against each other on the issue of the Governor not approving Bills passed by Assembly, Governor rejecting MLC nominations approved by the State Cabinet, the state government convening budget sessions of Assembly without the mandatory Governor's …

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, eyes Lok Sabha elections 2024 from Tamil Nadu
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, eyes Lok Sabha elections 2024 from Tamil Nadu

Live Mint  

Tamilisai Soundararajan on March 18 tendered her resignation as the Governor of Telangana and the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. She is likely to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Tamil Nadu. The resignation comes ahead of the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In 2019, Soundararajan had contested from Thoothukudi seat in southern Tamil Nadu on a BJP ticket …

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, reports say 'likely to contest Lok Sabha polls'
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigns, reports say 'likely to contest Lok Sabha polls'

India TV News  

Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday tendered her resignation from the post of Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. "The Hon'ble Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan has tendered her resignation with immediate effect. Soundararajan, who was former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, was appointed as Telangana Governor in September 2019. Hailing …

Tamilisai resigns as Telangana, Puducherry Governor; eyes BJP ticket for LS polls from Tamil Nadu
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Tamilisai resigns as Telangana, Puducherry Governor; eyes BJP ticket for LS polls from Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

Speculation suggests that Tamilisai is likely to get the BJP's ticket for the Central Madras constituency, presently held by DMK's Dayanidhi Maran. Earlier reports had indicated her inclination to contest under the BJP's leadership, prompting her resignation following the announcement of the Lok Sabha election date, with Tamil Nadu going to the polls in a single phase on April 19. …

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 14, 2024
10 months ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 14, 2024

The Hindu  

Ram Nath Kovind-led panel may submit report on simultaneous polls on March 14 The high-level committee on ‘’one nation one election”, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, may submit its report on simultaneous polls on March 14. Lok Sabha election 2024 | Gadkari, Piyush, Anurag in fray in BJP second list The BJP released its second list of candidates …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The politics of governors: How Centre tackles states
1 year, 1 month ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | The politics of governors: How Centre tackles states

Deccan Chronicle  

The post of the governor remains a constitutional anomaly. Article 53 vests the executive power of the Union in the President and Article 154 vests the executive power of the state with the governor, and Article 174 says: “There shall be a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President…” Article 163 …

BJP appoints new state chiefs in Telangana, Jharkhand, Punjab, Andhra ahead of 2024 polls
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP appoints new state chiefs in Telangana, Jharkhand, Punjab, Andhra ahead of 2024 polls

India TV News  

BJP appoints new state chiefs: With an eye on the Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday appointed state chiefs for Telangana, Punjab and Jharkhand. Sunil Jakhar will replace Ashwani Kumar Sharma as the new state BJP president of Punjab. Sunil Jakhar, one of the senior most leader in the party, joined BJP after being snubbed by the Congress …

BJP will bring Rama Rajya to TS, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP will bring Rama Rajya to TS, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Telangana state will get rid of “Razakar Rajya” and replaced with “Rama Rajya” following the BJP’s victory in the state’s upcoming Assembly elections led by party state president Bandi Sanjay Kumar. “I will pray to Goddess Kamakhya Devi in Assam to bless the people of Telangana state and bring the BJP …

Modi’s Governors: New appointments raise questions
1 year, 10 months ago

Modi’s Governors: New appointments raise questions

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 23, 2023 10:40 IST On February 12, President Droupadi Murmu announced the appointment of new Governors in 12 States and one Union Territory, attracting serious scrutiny for its timing—several States go to the polls this year— and for the choices made. The appointment of Gulab Chand Kataria, Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly, as Assam Governor …

Governors should shun politics: C P Radhakrishnan
1 year, 11 months ago

Governors should shun politics: C P Radhakrishnan

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Veteran BJP leader and newly appointed Governor of Jharkhand, C P Radhakrishan, said that it was not proper for those holding the gubernatorial post to talk politics or display political aspirations as they should leave their past and concentrate on development. Similarly political leaders, on becoming Governors, should put aside political aspirations, he said, triggering speculations in the grapevine …

Being appointed Governor is growth in politics: Radhakrishnan
1 year, 11 months ago

Being appointed Governor is growth in politics: Radhakrishnan

The Hindu  

Being appointed the Governor of a State is growth in politics, former BJP MP C.P. Radhakrishnan said, after President Droupadi Murmu appointed him the Governor of Jharkhand on Sunday. “My appointment as the Governor of Jharkhand is another honour given by the Union government to Tamil Nadu. Mr. Radhakrishnan will replace former Jharkhand and Tripura Governor Ramesh Bais, who has …

Ramesh Bais to take over as Maha Governor as Prez accepts resignation of BS Koshyari
1 year, 11 months ago

Ramesh Bais to take over as Maha Governor as Prez accepts resignation of BS Koshyari

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Rashtrapati Bhavan announced the names for appointment on the post of 12 Governors for states and one Lieutenant Governor in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan stated that President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignations of Bhagat Singh Koshyari as Governor of Maharashtra and Radha Krishnan Mathur as Lt. Ramesh Bais, the Governor of …

Changing politics, incompatible Governors
1 year, 11 months ago

Changing politics, incompatible Governors

The Hindu  

The Governors are once again becoming public spectacles in many States, as seen in Punjab, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Delhi, and in a few others earlier. Atal Bihari Vajpayee detected this shift early and made a remarkable attempt at coalition building that reflected much sensitivity to the new role that States were called upon to play. …

Nagaland Governor RN Ravi Shifted to Tamil Nadu, Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh New U'khand Governor
3 years, 4 months ago

Nagaland Governor RN Ravi Shifted to Tamil Nadu, Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh New U'khand Governor

News 18  

Nagaland governor and retired IPS officer RN Ravi, who was the Centre’s interlocutor, has been moved to Tamil Nadu and Assam governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi has been appointed in his place. In another major development, Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh has been appointed as Governor of Uttarakhand, a post which fell vacant after Baby Rani Maurya tendered her resignation. A highly-decorated …

Respect for SCs & OBCs, Representation to Women & Jats: What PM Modi's Governor Pick Says
3 years, 6 months ago

Respect for SCs & OBCs, Representation to Women & Jats: What PM Modi's Governor Pick Says

News 18  

The choice of Governors for eight states – a record number of SC, ST & OBC picks as well as representation for women and the Jat community – is a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mantra of respect and dignity for all. Others who have been appointed are Andhra Pradesh BJP leader Hari Babu Kambhampati, who has been given …

Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in TS Governor
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in TS Governor

The Hindu  

New Governor of Telangana, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, assumed office on Sunday. Chauhan administered the oath of office to the new Governor, the second Governor to the new State and the first women to be appointed to the post, in the presence of Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The function was attended by Legislative Assembly Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, Ministers, MLAs, …

Tamilisai Soundararajan takes over as Telangana Governor
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan takes over as Telangana Governor

The Hindu  

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan assumed office as Telangana’s second Governor on Sunday. Chauhan administered the oath of office to the new Governor at the Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. Joshi, who presided over the ceremony, read out the warrant of appointment released by President Ramnath Kovind after which Ms. Soundararajan, the …

Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in as Telangana Governor
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan sworn in as Telangana Governor

India TV News  

Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday took oath as the new Governor of Telangana. Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, his cabinet colleagues, Assembly Speaker P. Srinivas Reddy, Chief Secretary S.K. On Sunday evening at 4 p.m. at the Raj Bhavan, Soundararajan will administer the oath to new Cabinet Ministers as Chandrashekhar Rao has decided to expand his Cabinet. Earlier, the Chief Minister, …

5 new governors appointed by President Kovind, Arif Mohammad Khan to be Kerala governor
5 years, 4 months ago

5 new governors appointed by President Kovind, Arif Mohammad Khan to be Kerala governor

Op India  

The President of India Ram Nath Kovind has appointed governors for 5 states on Sunday. Kalraj Mishra, the current governor of Himachal Pradesh has been transferred and appointed as the governor of Rajasthan. In a significant move, Arif Mohammad Khan, who had been a minister in Rajiv Gandhi’s government and had quit over the Shah Bano case, has been appointed …

I should have ensured party’s victory: Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan
5 years, 4 months ago

I should have ensured party’s victory: Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Telangana governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan expressed that she should have ensured the BJP’s victory in the State before taking up the new responsibility as governor. “But, I am not solely responsible for the political scenario,” she however hastened to add, referring to the party’s dismal performance in the April Lok Sabha. Now my party leadership has made me a …

Tamilisai Soundararajan is new Governor of Telangana
5 years, 4 months ago

Tamilisai Soundararajan is new Governor of Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamilisai Soundarajan is Telangana’s new Governor. Bandaru Dattatreya, senior Telangana state BJP leader is the new Himachal Pradesh Governor. Tamilisai, a doctor by profession, was in the TN BJP unit in various capacities starting from the South Chennai district medical wing secretary in 1999. “That the BJP recognises hard work has been proven again by …

For Tamilisai Soundararajan, hard work and loyalty paid dividends
5 years, 4 months ago

For Tamilisai Soundararajan, hard work and loyalty paid dividends

The Hindu  

Years ago, when Tamilisai Soundararajan told her father Kumari Ananthan, a veteran Congressman and Kamaraj loyalist, of her plans to join the BJP, it came as a rude shock to him and other members of his family. Ms. Soundararajan, who has resigned as the State unit president of the BJP, and from its primary membership, vividly recalled the beginning of …

President appoints five new Governors, T.N. BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan gets Telangana
5 years, 4 months ago

President appoints five new Governors, T.N. BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan gets Telangana

The Hindu  

The Centre on Sunday appointed new Governors for five States. A communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said President Ram Nath Kovind had appointed new Governors for Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana Former Union Minister, Arif Mohammed Khan, who walked out of the Rajiv Gandhi government in 1986 after it had decided to overturn the Supreme Court’s Shah Bano …

President appoints Governors for 5 states: Kalraj Mishra gets Rajasthan, Arif Mohammed Khan becomes Kerala Guv
5 years, 4 months ago

President appoints Governors for 5 states: Kalraj Mishra gets Rajasthan, Arif Mohammed Khan becomes Kerala Guv

India TV News  

In a major reshuffle, President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday appointed governors in five states - Maharashtra, Telangana, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana. BJP leader Kalraj Mishra, transferred from Himachal Pradesh, will now move to Rajasthan. Former Union Minister Arif Mohammed Khan has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala. Former civil aviation minister Khan takes over as the Governor …

Kummanam Rajasekharan quits as Mizoram Governor, likely to re-enter Kerala politics
5 years, 10 months ago

Kummanam Rajasekharan quits as Mizoram Governor, likely to re-enter Kerala politics

The Hindu  

Mizoram Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan has stepped down from his post, fuelling speculation that he will be fielded as the BJP candidate in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency. Mr. Rajasekharan, former Kerala State BJP president, was sworn in as Governor of Mizoram in May 2018. RSS' role The decision to recall Mr. Rajasekharan to Kerala and active politics was taken at …

Swami Paripoornananda vows to bring Janata Sarkar in Telangana
6 years, 2 months ago

Swami Paripoornananda vows to bring Janata Sarkar in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: BJP state president Dr K. Laxman said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narender Modi would participate in three election meetings to be held at Hyderabad, Nizamabad and Suryapet, the dates for which would be finalised soon. Dr Laxman said pensions to women and the differently-abled were being promised by different political parties in the run up to the elections …

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