Ramesh Bais appointed as Maharashtra Governor after Prez Murmu accepts Bhagat Singh Koshyari's resignation
1 year, 10 months ago

Ramesh Bais appointed as Maharashtra Governor after Prez Murmu accepts Bhagat Singh Koshyari's resignation

India TV News  

Governors appointment: The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday announced the names for appointment on the post of 12 Governors for states and one Lieutenant Governor in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The President of India Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Bhagat Singh Koshyari as Governor of Maharashtra. President of India made following appointments: Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lakshman Prasad Acharya as Governor of Sikkim CP Radhakrishnan as Governor of Jharkhand Shiv Pratap Shukla as Governor of Himachal Pradesh Gulab Chand Kataria as Governor of Assam Justice S. Abdul Nazeer as Governor of Andhra Pradesh Biswa Bhusan Harichandan,Governor of Andhra Pradesh appointed as Governor of Chhattisgarh Sushri Anusuiya Uikye, Governor of Chhattisgarh appointed as Governor of Manipur La. Ganesan, Governor of Manipur appointed as Governor of Nagaland Phagu Chauhan, Governor of Bihar appointed as Governor of Meghalaya Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Himachal Pradesh appointed as Governor of Bihar Ramesh Bais, Governor of Jharkhand appointed as Governor of Maharashtra BD Mishra, Governor of Arunachal Pradesh appointed as Lt. BD Mishra, Governor of Arunachal Pradesh has been appointed as news Lt Governor of Ladakh.

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New RBI Governor: Meet Sanjay Malhotra, IIT-Kanpur Grad Who Pursued Public Policy, Set To Replace Shaktikanta Das
2 weeks ago

New RBI Governor: Meet Sanjay Malhotra, IIT-Kanpur Grad Who Pursued Public Policy, Set To Replace Shaktikanta Das

ABP News  

The central government announced on Monday the appointment of revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, replacing Shaktikanta Das with a three-year term starting from December 11, 2024. Das, who was appointed as the 25th RBI Governor on December 12, 2018, took office following Urjit Patel's sudden resignation. Before being appointed RBI Governor, …

Lakshman Prasad Acharya sworn in as Governor of Manipur
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakshman Prasad Acharya sworn in as Governor of Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: 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 …

Gulab Chand Kataria sworn in as Punjab governor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Gulab Chand Kataria sworn in as Punjab governor

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Gulab Chand Kataria, 79, was on Wednesday sworn in as the governor of Punjab and administrator of Chandigarh. Punjab and Haryana high court chief justice Sheel Nagu administering the oath of office of the governor to Gulab Chand Kataria at Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, former Punjab governor …

BJP old-timer CP Radhakrishnan replaces Bais as governor of Maharashtra
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP old-timer CP Radhakrishnan replaces Bais as governor of Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: President Droupadi Murmu has appointed CP Radhakrishnan as the new governor of Maharashtra, nearly seventeen months after incumbent Ramesh Bais assumed charge in February 2023. Radhakrishnan, a 67-year-old BJP leader from southern India, was the governor of Jharkhand and held additional charge as governor of Telangana before coming to Maharashtra. ANI President Murmu has also appointed former speaker of …

President appoints 6 new Governors including Om Prakash Mathur, Santosh Gangwar, reshuffles 3 others | LIST
4 months, 3 weeks ago

President appoints 6 new Governors including Om Prakash Mathur, Santosh Gangwar, reshuffles 3 others | LIST

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Governors in various states including Assam, Punjab and Jharkhand. Lakshman Prasad Acharya has been made the governor of Assam with the additional charge of Manipur while Gulab Chand Kataria has replaced Banwarilal Purohit as the governor of Punjab under major gubernatorial appointments, the Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced. "Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Sikkim, appointed as …

President Droupadi Murmu appoints six new Governors, reshuffles three others
4 months, 3 weeks ago

President Droupadi Murmu appoints six new Governors, reshuffles three others

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu appointed six new Governors and reshuffled three others, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said. In a politically significant exercise, BJP veteran Om Mathur has been appointed as the new Governor of Sikkim and Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikye has been replaced by Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who has been moved from Sikkim to Assam and given additional charge of Manipur. …

Jharkhand Governor given additional charge of Telangana
9 months ago

Jharkhand Governor given additional charge of Telangana

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: President Droupadi Murmu has given Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan additional charge of Telangana following the resignation of incumbent governor Tamilisai Soundararajan. In a communique, Rastrapathi Bhavan on Tuesday said that the President has accepted the resignation of Tamilisai Soundararajan as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. CP Radhakrishnan, Governor of Jharkhand, to discharge the functions of the …

Jharkhand Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan given additional responsibilities of Telangana, Puducherry
9 months ago

Jharkhand Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan given additional responsibilities of Telangana, Puducherry

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on March 19 gave Jharkhand Governor C.P. “The President of India is also pleased to appoint Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Governor of Jharkhand to discharge the functions of the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry in addition to his own duties, until regular arrangements are made,” a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said. Mr. Radhakrishnan thanked Ms. …

President Murmu Appoints Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan Telangana, Puducherry Lt Governor
9 months ago

President Murmu Appoints Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan Telangana, Puducherry Lt Governor

ABP News  

The President of India accepted the resignation of Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan from her positions as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. Following her resignation, the President appointed C. P. Radhakrishnan, the current Governor of Jharkhand, to discharge the duties of Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry in addition to his existing responsibilities. In a press release, …

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

Banwarilal Purohit resigns as Punjab governor, UT administrator; cites ‘personal reasons’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Banwarilal Purohit resigns as Punjab governor, UT administrator; cites ‘personal reasons’

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit at the Parliament House complex during the Budget session in New Delhi on Friday. Banwarilal Purohit on Saturday resigned from the post of Punjab governor as well as administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, citing “personal reasons”, a development that came a day after he met Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. …

Nitish Kumar becomes Bihar CM for ninth time; 8 others sworn in
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar becomes Bihar CM for ninth time; 8 others sworn in

Op India  

On Sunday, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar at the Raj Bhavan, marking a historic ninth time he has assumed this role. Earlier today, Nitish Kumar resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, submitting his resignation letter to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan. In addition to Nitish Kumar, leaders of the Janata …

Bihar: Nitish Kumar resigns as CM, to form new govt with BJP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar: Nitish Kumar resigns as CM, to form new govt with BJP

Op India  

The 18-month ruling coalition between Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress has to come to an end on 28th January when CM Nitish Kumar tendered his resignation to the Governor. Bihar CM and JD president Nitis Kumar meets Governor at Raj Bhavan; tells him – We have decided to sever ties with the mahagathbandhan in the state. …

Former Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das appointed Governor of Odisha, Indra Sena Reddy Nallu of Tripura
1 year, 2 months ago

Former Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das appointed Governor of Odisha, Indra Sena Reddy Nallu of Tripura

India TV News  

Former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das and Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party leader Indra Sena Reddy Nallu have been appointed as the Governors of Odisha and Tripura, respectively, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said today. Know more about Indra Sena Reddy Nallu: Indra Sena Reddy Nallu is a BJP leader from Telangana. Nallu is a BJP national executive member and he succeeded Satyadeo …

Ramesh Bais to take charge as Maharashtra governor on February 18
1 year, 10 months ago

Ramesh Bais to take charge as Maharashtra governor on February 18

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Former union minister and the incumbent Jharkhand governor Ramesh Bais is set to take charge as the new governor of Maharashtra on February 18. On Sunday, President Droupadi Murmu appointed Bais as the new governor of the state. He had been facing flak from the opposition parties for his “objectionable remarks” against the ideals of the state and allegedly …

Governors should shun politics: C P Radhakrishnan
1 year, 10 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, 10 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 …

La Ganesan Appointed As New Governor Of Nagaland Ahead Of Assembly Elections
1 year, 10 months ago

La Ganesan Appointed As New Governor Of Nagaland Ahead Of Assembly Elections

ABP News  

The President's Secretariat announced on Sunday that Manipur Governor La Ganesan has been selected as the next Governor of the poll-bound state of Nagaland. On February 12, the President of India appointed thirteen new Governors, news agency ANI reported. According to the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President of India accepted the resignations of Bhagat Singh Koshyari as Governor of Maharashtra and …

Why the governor rejigs matter
1 year, 10 months ago

Why the governor rejigs matter

Hindustan Times  

A set of gubernatorial assignments announced by Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, appointing six new governors and shuffling seven others, holds important clues. Mr Kataria’s appointment may be seen as the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s first move to overhaul the state unit, which needs to resolve its internal factionalism, but it remains to be seen whether the party decides to implement …

Top news of the day: February 12, 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Top news of the day: February 12, 2023

The Hindu  

PM Modi inaugurates first phase of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Dausa Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 246-km section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Dausa on February 12. ‘Welcome move, but too late,’ Opposition MVA says on replacement of Maharashtra Governor Koshyari The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, which had long been clamouring for the removal of Bhagat Singh Koshyari …

Tamil Nadu BJP Leader CP Radhakrishnan Appointed Jharkhand Governor
1 year, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP Leader CP Radhakrishnan Appointed Jharkhand Governor

ABP News  

Senior leader of the BJP and former MP from Coimbatore, CP Radhakrishnan is the new Governor of Jharkhand as President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday appointed 13 new Governors to States and Union Territories. Lt General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik appointed as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lakshman Prasad Acharya as Governor of Sikkim, CP Radhakrishnan as Governor of Jharkhand, Gulab Chand Kataria …

Bhagat Singh Koshyari steps down as Maharashtra governor: Top 5 controversies
1 year, 10 months ago

Bhagat Singh Koshyari steps down as Maharashtra governor: Top 5 controversies

Hindustan Times  

Since assuming charge as the governor of Maharashtra in September 2019, Bhagat Singh Koshyari has not been a stranger to controversies, often evoking strong reactions from opposition parties. After he took over as governor in September 2019, Koshyari first drew criticism for quickly lifting the President’s rule and early morning hush-hush swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar as chief …

Ramesh Bais to take over as Maha Governor as Prez accepts resignation of BS Koshyari
1 year, 10 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 …

Justice Nazeer among new Governors appointed by President Murmu; Maharashtra Governor Koshyari’s resignation accepted
1 year, 10 months ago

Justice Nazeer among new Governors appointed by President Murmu; Maharashtra Governor Koshyari’s resignation accepted

The Hindu  

Former Supreme Court judge Justice S. Abdula Nazeer is among the six new faces who were appointed as Governors by President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday. The President also accepted the resignations of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Ladakh Lieutenant Governor R.K. Mathur in the latest gubernatorial reshuffle. The former Supreme Court judge, who also headed the five-judge Constitution bench …

Ramesh Bais is new Maha Guv after Koshyari's resignation; Prez appoints Governors for 12 states, Ladakh
1 year, 10 months ago

Ramesh Bais is new Maha Guv after Koshyari's resignation; Prez appoints Governors for 12 states, Ladakh

India Today  

President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Bhagat Singh Koshyari as the Maharashtra Governor and has appointed Ramesh Bais as the Governor of the state. President Murmu also made fresh appointments for the post of the governor for several states, including Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, among other states. Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM …

'Those who work for Modi are now Governors': Congress on ex-SC judge Abdul Nazeer
1 year, 10 months ago

'Those who work for Modi are now Governors': Congress on ex-SC judge Abdul Nazeer

India Today  

The Congress party on Sunday attacked the Centre's decision to appoint former Supreme Court judge S Abdul Nazeer as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Quoting the video, Jairam Ramesh said, "Adequate proof of this in the past 3-4 years for sure." Adequate proof of this in the past 3-4 years for sure https://t.co/33TZaGKr8x — Jairam Ramesh February 12, 2023 Meanwhile, …

Bhagat Singh Koshyari offers to step down as Maharashtra Governor
1 year, 11 months ago

Bhagat Singh Koshyari offers to step down as Maharashtra Governor

India Today  

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday said he has offered to step down from the post. In a statement issued by Raj Bhavan, Governor Koshyari said that he had conveyed his wish to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent visit to Mumbai. Apart from this, in November last year, Koshyari drew flak from several political parties over his …

Maharashtra: Shinde camp demands 'Governor Koshyari be shifted out of state' over Shivaji remarks row
2 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra: Shinde camp demands 'Governor Koshyari be shifted out of state' over Shivaji remarks row

Firstpost  

Gaikwad, claimed that Koshyari had previously stirred up controversy by making remarks regarding the Maratha Empire’s founder Mumbai: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde camp, demanded on Monday that Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari be expelled from Maharashtra because of his recent controversial remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The Buldhana Assembly candidate, Gaikwad, claimed that Koshyari had …

Shivaji Row: Eknath Shinde faction MLA demands Governor’s ousting | Is BJP-Shiv Sena (S) alliance in trouble?
2 years, 1 month ago

Shivaji Row: Eknath Shinde faction MLA demands Governor’s ousting | Is BJP-Shiv Sena (S) alliance in trouble?

India TV News  

Trouble for Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has been mounting over his remarks on Maratha icon Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as MLA from the ruling party came forward demanding his ousting from the state on Monday. Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction demanded that Maharashtra Governor be shifted out of the state. What the Governor said …

Arunachal Governor BD Mishra gets additional charge of Meghalaya as Satya Pal Malik's term ends on 3 October
2 years, 2 months ago

Arunachal Governor BD Mishra gets additional charge of Meghalaya as Satya Pal Malik's term ends on 3 October

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Arunachal Pradesh Governor B D Mishra has been given additional charge of Meghalaya with incumbent Satya Pal Malik, whose remarks against the now-repealed farm laws made the headlines during the farmers’ protest, completing his term on October 3. Malik, 76, has served as governor of Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Goa before being moved to Meghalaya in August …

Satyapal Malik gets no extension, Brig. Mishra to take charge as Meghalaya Governor
2 years, 2 months ago

Satyapal Malik gets no extension, Brig. Mishra to take charge as Meghalaya Governor

The Hindu  

Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik, whose tenure will end on October 4, has not been given an extension as President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday appointed Brigadier B.D. Mr. Malik was in the news for his statements against the Narendra Modi government, especially during the farmers' agitation against the now-repealed three farm laws, despite being in the Governor's office. Mishra, Governor …

Bihar political crisis live updates | Nitish Kumar to take oath as CM on August 10 at 4 pm
2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar political crisis live updates | Nitish Kumar to take oath as CM on August 10 at 4 pm

The Hindu  

Political history repeated itself in Bihar after five years when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar did a turnaround on Tuesday and joined hands again with the Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal whom he had dumped in 2017 on the issue of corruption. Time for Bihar’s change of Government JD MPs and MLAs converge at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s residence for a meeting …

Droupadi Murmu all set to take oath as India’s 15th President today
2 years, 4 months ago

Droupadi Murmu all set to take oath as India’s 15th President today

Live Mint  

Newly-elected President of India who hails from the tribal community and was a Jharkhand Governor, Droupadi Murmu is all set to take oath at the top constitutional position on Monday. Murmu will be accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to the Central Hall for the oath ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra …

La Ganesan Takes Oath As Acting Governor Of West Bengal
2 years, 5 months ago

La Ganesan Takes Oath As Acting Governor Of West Bengal

ABP News  

Manipur Governor La Ganesan on Monday took oath as the acting Governor of West Bengal at Raj Bhawan in Kolkata in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, PTI reported. The development comes after former Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was nominated as the vice president candidate by the National Democratic Alliance. READ | BJP Picks 'Kisan Putra' Jagdeep Dhankhar As …

Yogi Adityanath takes oath as CM of Uttar Pradesh for second term in presence of PM Modi, Amit Shah
2 years, 8 months ago

Yogi Adityanath takes oath as CM of Uttar Pradesh for second term in presence of PM Modi, Amit Shah

Firstpost  

Keshav Maurya and Brajesh Pathak were sworn in as Yogi Adityanath’s deputy chief ministers. Yogi Adityanath was sworn in as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for the second time on Friday at a mega event held at Lucknow’s Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The two deputies were among 52 ministers sworn in on Friday along …

R.N. Ravi to be sworn in Governor today
3 years, 3 months ago

R.N. Ravi to be sworn in Governor today

The Hindu  

Retired IPS officer Ravindra Narayan Ravi, who was formerly the Governor of Nagaland, is set to be sworn in as the Governor of Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning. Mr. Ravi’s predecessor Banwarilal Purohit was transferred from Assam to Tamil Nadu in October 2017 and completed that term. Vidyasagar Rao, who was in the Raj Bhavan holding the additional charge besides …

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

Uttarakhand governor Baby Rani Maurya resigns; 65-yr-old completed three years in office last month
3 years, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand governor Baby Rani Maurya resigns; 65-yr-old completed three years in office last month

Firstpost  

Maurya, who has long been associated with the BJP was sworn in as the Uttarakhand governor on August 26, 2018, took over from Krishna Kant Paul at the end of his five-year tenure Dehradun: Uttarakhand governor Baby Rani Maurya resigned on Wednesday two years before completing her tenure amid speculation that she may be given some active role in politics. …

Ramesh Bais Takes Oath as New Governor of Jharkhand
3 years, 5 months ago

Ramesh Bais Takes Oath as New Governor of Jharkhand

News 18  

Ramesh Bais on Wednesday took oath as the 10th Governor of Jharkhand, succeeding Draupadi Murmu. The Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, Justice Ravi Ranjan, administered the oath of office and secrecy to Bais at the Raj Bhavan in a ceremony attended by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his cabinet colleagues, MPs, MLAs and senior officials of the state government. Congratulating …

In reshuffle, 8 governors appointed: Raj Bhavan boost to SC, ST, OBC as many from community get gubernatorial role
3 years, 5 months ago

In reshuffle, 8 governors appointed: Raj Bhavan boost to SC, ST, OBC as many from community get gubernatorial role

Firstpost  

On the other hand, three Jat leaders are currently serving as governors. It is for the first time perhaps in India’s history that there are three Governors belonging to the Jat community Amid the buzz of a Union Cabinet expansion, eight governors were appointed in a reshuffle on Tuesday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced. BJP leader from Andhra Pradesh Kambhampati succeeds …

Respect for SCs & OBCs, Representation to Women & Jats: What PM Modi's Governor Pick Says
3 years, 5 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 …

President clears key appointments, 8 states get new governors
3 years, 5 months ago

President clears key appointments, 8 states get new governors

Hindustan Times  

Union social justice minister Thawar Chand Gehlot, also a prominent Dalit face in the Narendra Modi government, has been appointed as the new governor of Karnataka in the latest reshuffle involving eight gubernatorial positions. A Rashtrapati Bhavan communication added that the appointments “will take effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices.” Former Bharatiya Janata Party state …

With Assembly election just a year away, Tirath Singh Rawat replaces Trivendra Singh Rawat as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
3 years, 9 months ago

With Assembly election just a year away, Tirath Singh Rawat replaces Trivendra Singh Rawat as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand

The Hindu  

The tiny hill State of Uttarakhand, where the Bharatiya Janata Party has always been in a strong position, continues to be a headache for the party’s central leadership, especially when election approaches. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat was asked to resign from his post when he had just a year left for the completion of his term and Tirath Singh …

Garhwal MP Tirath Singh Rawat to be new Uttarakhand CM, announces BJP a day after Trivendra Singh Rawat's exit
3 years, 9 months ago

Garhwal MP Tirath Singh Rawat to be new Uttarakhand CM, announces BJP a day after Trivendra Singh Rawat's exit

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday chose Tirath Singh Rawat as the leader of Uttarakhand BJP legislature party, paving the way for him to become the new chief minister of the hill state. Tirath Singh Rawat, was chosen as the chief minister of Uttarakhand after a meeting of the BJP's legislative party meeting in Dehradun. His name was announced by …

Who is the Bihar Governor? Low-Profile Phagu Chauhan in the Spotlight as BJP vs RJD Headed to Photo Finish
4 years, 1 month ago

Who is the Bihar Governor? Low-Profile Phagu Chauhan in the Spotlight as BJP vs RJD Headed to Photo Finish

News 18  

“Who is the governor of Bihar?” Social media is abuzz with the question as trends from the Bihar assembly election results show a neck-and-neck fight between the BJP and the RJD. In Bihar, the spotlight falls on 71-year-old Phagu Chauhan, the 40th Governor of the state whose political career spans several years, marked by victories on BJP, BSP, Janata Dal …

Satya Pal Malik Appointed Meghalaya Governor, to Replace Tathagata Roy
4 years, 4 months ago

Satya Pal Malik Appointed Meghalaya Governor, to Replace Tathagata Roy

News 18  

Satya Pal Malik was on Tuesday transferred as Governor of the northeastern state of Meghalaya, replacing Tathagata Roy who completed his five-year tenure on the gubernatorial post. A Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said Malik has been shifted to Meghalaya, and Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari has been asked to discharge the functions of Goa governor in addition to his own …

Former Union minister Manoj Sinha to be new Lt Guv of Jammu and Kashmir after GC Murmu resigns
4 years, 4 months ago

Former Union minister Manoj Sinha to be new Lt Guv of Jammu and Kashmir after GC Murmu resigns

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Former union minister and senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha, was on Thursday appointed as Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the Rashtrapati Bhawan spokesman said. A communique issued by the President’s secretariat said that the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has been accepted. The communique issued by the …

Manoj Sinha appointed new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
4 years, 4 months ago

Manoj Sinha appointed new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

Live Mint  

Former union minister Manoj Sinha has been appointed the new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir as President Ramnath Kovind has accepted the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu, the Rashtrapati Bhawan said. A communique issued by the President's secretariat said that the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has been accepted. Manoj Sinha: New …

Murmu resigns as Lieutenant-Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha to take over
4 years, 4 months ago

Murmu resigns as Lieutenant-Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha to take over

The Hindu  

Murmu, the first Lieutenant-Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has apparently resigned as L-G exactly one year after it was created, and is likely to be appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General. The President has accepted the resignation of Shri Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. "The President has been pleased …

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