
President Murmu announces new gubernatorial appointments
President Droupadi Murmu has announced a series of gubernatorial appointments and transfers across several states, including Manipur, Mizoram, Bihar, Kerala, and Odisha. The reshuffle revealed on Tuesday, includes significant changes in key states.
Key appointments
Manipur
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, former Union Home Secretary, has been appointed Governor of strife-torn Manipur.
Mizoram
Former Army Chief Vijay Kumar Singh has been named the new Governor of Mizoram.
Bihar
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has been transferred and appointed as the Governor of Bihar.
Kerala
Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will now serve as the Governor of Kerala, replacing Khan.
Odisha
Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has been appointed the new Governor of Odisha following Raghubar Das’s resignation.
Additional details
The Rashtrapati Bhavan confirmed the appointments and stated that these changes will take effect once the new appointees assume charge of their respective offices.
The statement also noted that President Murmu had accepted the resignation of Raghubar Das as Odisha’s Governor.
These appointments underscore the government’s efforts to bring experienced leadership to crucial states facing unique challenges.
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