Kumar Bahukhandi
Governor-LGs replaced in 9 states and union territories – credit – Social Media (X)
New Delhi : From Delhi to West Bengal, the governors and Lieutenant Governors of 9 states and union territories have changed. Earlier on Thursday (March 5), West Bengal Governor C.V. Anand Bose and Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta resigned from their posts. The President of India has accepted the resignation of West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Anand Bose.
Governor Changed in These States
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has been appointed as the Governor of Telangana. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma has been appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra. Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the Governor of Nagaland. Retired Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain has been appointed as the Governor of Bihar. Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has been appointed Governor of West Bengal. Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu.
Lt. Governors of Ladakh and Delhi Changed
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has been appointed Governor of Himachal Pradesh. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
Who is Taranjit Singh Sandhu?
Taranjit Singh is considered close to PM Modi. He is a former diplomat and served as India’s Ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2024. During his 35-year diplomatic career, he played a key role in strengthening India-US relations. Sandhu has also served as India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Consul General in Germany.
Who is Nand Kishore Yadav, appointed Governor of Nagaland?
Nand Kishore Yadav is considered a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar. He has also served as the former Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. He has also served as a minister in the Bihar government and as the Bihar BJP President and Leader of the Opposition. Yadav has been a seven-time MLA. He did not contest the 2025 assembly elections. Since then, speculation has been rife that he could be appointed governor.
Who is Shiv Pratap Shukla?
Shiv Pratap Shukla hails from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. He served as Minister of State for Finance during the first term of the Modi government. He was elected four times as an MLA in Uttar Pradesh. During this period, he also served as a minister in the UP government. He is considered one of the prominent Brahmin leaders in Uttar Pradesh. While in the Rajya Sabha, he was appointed as a whip by the BJP. He is currently the Governor of Himachal Pradesh and has now been appointed to Telangana.
Who is VK Saxena?
VK Saxena has served as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. He is the first corporate figure to be appointed to the post of Lieutenant Governor. Saxena is a well-known figure in the Indian corporate and social sector. Vinay Kumar Saxena headed the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
Who is Kavinder Gupta?
Kavinder Gupta hails from Jammu and is considered one of the state’s most prominent leaders. He has extensive experience working in both government and organizational roles. He also served as Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in 2018. He was elected MLA from the Gandhi Nagar constituency in the 2014 Assembly elections. He also spent approximately 13 months in jail as a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker during the Emergency.
Who is C.V. Anand Bose?
C.V. Anand Bose, a resident of Kottayam, Kerala, is a retired IAS officer. He has written approximately 40 books in English, Malayalam, and Hindi. He has been awarded the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship. Bose chaired the working group that formulated the development agenda for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. His concept of “affordable housing for all” was adopted by the Modi government.
