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In a significant gubernatorial reshuffle, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new Governors for Haryana and Goa, and named a fresh Lieutenant Governor for Ladakh. The appointments follow the resignation of Brigadier (Retd) BD Mishra and mark a strategic refresh across three key territories.
New Appointees And Roles
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Professor Ashim Kumar Ghosh has been named Governor of Haryana, succeeding Bandaru Dattatreya
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Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, former Union Civil Aviation Minister, takes over as Governor of Goa from PS Sreedharan Pillai
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Kavinder Gupta, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh
Background And Transitions
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BD Mishra’s resignation as LG of Ladakh was accepted by the President; he previously served as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and NSG Commander
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Gupta’s appointment marks a return to administrative leadership after his brief tenure as J&K Deputy CM in 2018
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Ghosh, a respected academic and political thinker, brings intellectual depth to Haryana’s Raj Bhavan
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Raju’s appointment in Goa reflects continuity in experienced governance, given his prior ministerial roles
Strategic Context
These appointments are expected to take effect upon assumption of office and are seen as part of a broader effort to infuse fresh leadership into key constitutional posts. The reshuffle also signals the Centre’s intent to balance political experience with administrative acumen across diverse regions.
Sources: Hindustan Times, MSN News, Times of India, UNI India, Economic Times, ABP Live, The Hindu.
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