New governors

2024 - 7 - 29

Nine New Governors: Who's Who and What’s Cooking?

Assam - BJP - governors - India governance - Manipur - Meghalaya - political appointments - President Droupadi Murmu - Puducherry - Rashtrapati Bhavan - Telangana

President Droupadi Murmu shakes things up with nine new governors! Let’s dig into who’s taking charge across states!

In an exciting shake-up in Indian governance, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed a total of nine new governors across various states. This reshuffle brings in fresh faces to the political landscape with long-serving politicians taking on this vital role. The appointed governors include seasoned leaders like veteran BJP member Santosh Kumar Gangwar and former chief principal secretary to Gujarat Chief Minister, K Kailashnathan, who will now serve as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.

This new roster includes governors for Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Telangana, and several others, indicating a strategic shift in how states will be managed. For instance, Lakshman Prasad Acharya takes the helm in Assam, while Jishnu Dev Varma makes the transition from former deputy chief minister of Tripura to the governorship of Telangana. These appointments come at a significant time as each state gears towards enhancing governance and addressing local challenges.

The role of a governor is deemed apolitical, meant to be a stabilizing force within the state's political framework. With governors now appointed, it’s crucial how they navigate their relationship with the Council of Ministers and help foster a climate of collaboration and trust. Can these new leaders successfully transition from their political backgrounds to become effective coordinators of state governance?

As we watch these appointments unfold, it's interesting to note that governors have often been key players in the Indian political drama throughout history. For example, did you know that the Governor of Punjab, an important state with a rich political landscape, plays a vital role in mediating between the state government and the Union? Adding spice to the mix, K Kailashnathan's experience as a principal secretary in Gujarat also raises eyebrows about how his previous loyalties may influence his new responsibilities! Time will tell how these new governors step up to the plate!

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President Droupadi Murmu appoints new Governors for nine states ... (The Indian Express)

The position of the Governor is envisaged as an apolitical head who must act on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the state.

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Nine new governors appointed by President (The Hindu BusinessLine)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's close confidant K Kailashnathan, a former chief principal secretary to Gujarat Chief Minister, takes over as LG of Puducherry.

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Assam, Manipur & Meghalaya get new guvs (Times of India)

Rashtrapati Bhavan announces key changes in Assam, Meghalaya, and Manipur with new governors appointed. Assam gets Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Meghalaya gets ...

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President appoints six new governors, reshuffles three (Hindustan Times)

According to the Rashtrapati Bhavan communique, former Tripura deputy chief minister Jishnu Dev Varma will be the new Telangana governor | Latest News ...

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New Governors Of 9 States Appointed: What Do We Know About ... (News18)

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed nine governors for nine states – Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Punjab, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Assam, Jharkhand and ...

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Prez appoints new Governors (Daily Excelsior)

Veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Raman Deka are among nine Governors appointed by President Droupadi Murmu, a Rashtrapati ...

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New Governors Appointed: Understanding the Appointment Process ... (Jagran Josh)

In a major decision, President Droupadi Murmu appointed six new governors and reshuffled three others, as announced in a communique from Rashtrapati Bhavan ...

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President Droupadi Murmu has appointed six new governors | (Odishabarta.com |)

Odisha's Biswabhusan Harichandan Replaced As Chhattisgarh Governor · Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde appointed as Governor of Rajasthan. · Jishnu Dev Varma appointed as ...

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Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur & Sikkim get new Governors (Northeast News)

GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday appointed governors for nine states including Assam and Meghalaya. Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the current ...

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Social engineering, fighting crises, rewards for veterans — behind ... (ThePrint)

Notable appointments include CP Radhakrishnan in Maharashtra, Santosh Gangwar in Jharkhand & K Kailashnathan in Puducherry.

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