President Droupadi Murmu has approved a wide reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several States and Union Territories. The changes affect Telangana, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Delhi. The appointments are important for the constitutional administration of States and Union Territories, as Governors and Lieutenant Governors act as key representatives of the Centre in these regions.
Key Appointments Announced
- Shiv Pratap Shukla has been appointed Governor of Telangana.
- Jishnu Dev Varma has been appointed Governor of Maharashtra.
- Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed Governor of Nagaland.
- Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain has been appointed Governor of Bihar.
- RN Ravi has been appointed Governor of West Bengal.
- Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will discharge the functions of Governor of Tamil Nadu.
- Kavinder Gupta has been appointed Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
- Vinai Kumar Saxena has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
- Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
Resignation Accepted
The President has accepted the resignation of West Bengal Governor Dr C.V. Ananda Bose. This forms part of the broader reshuffle in constitutional offices across the country.
Constitutional Significance
Governors are appointed by the President under Article 155 of the Constitution. They serve as constitutional heads of States and have responsibilities linked to administration, legislative processes and the formation of governments. Lieutenant Governors perform similar functions in Union Territories with legislatures or special administrative arrangements.
Exam-Relevant Points
- Governor appointments are made by the President of India.
- State Governors hold office at the pleasure of the President.
- Lieutenant Governors are appointed for Union Territories such as Delhi and Ladakh.
- Such reshuffles are relevant for questions on federalism and constitutional offices.