In a late Saturday night announcement, President Droupadi Murmu named nine new governors for various states, including BJP veteran Santosh Gangwar as the Governor of Jharkhand. The appointments come after the BJP faced significant setbacks in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Other notable appointments include former Deputy CM of Tripura Jishnu Dev Varma as Governor of Congress-ruled Telangana and retired IAS officer K Kailashnathan as Lt Governor of Puducherry.
President Appoints Nine New Governors, Santosh Gangwar Takes Charge of Jharkhand
In a late Saturday night announcement, President Droupadi Murmu named nine new governors for various states, bringing fresh appointments to several key positions within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move comes after the BJP faced recent setbacks in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra during the Lok Sabha elections.
Notable Appointments
Among the notable appointments is the selection of BJP veteran Santosh Gangwar as the new Governor of Jharkhand. Gangwar, a former Union Minister for Labour and Employment, has a long history in politics and is expected to bring stability to the state.
Other significant appointments include:
Political Implications
The appointments are seen as a strategic move by the BJP to strengthen its position in various states. By appointing experienced and respected figures to key gubernatorial roles, the party aims to shore up its support base and ensure stability in states where it faces challenges.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who is Santosh Gangwar? Santosh Gangwar is a veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister for Labour and Employment.
2. Which state has C. P. Radhakrishnan been appointed as Governor? C. P. Radhakrishnan has been appointed as Governor of Chhattisgarh.
3. What is Banwarilal Purohit's new role? Banwarilal Purohit has been appointed as Governor of Rajasthan.
4. How many new governors were appointed? A total of nine new governors were appointed by President Droupadi Murmu.
5. Why were these appointments made? The appointments are part of a strategic move by the BJP to strengthen its position in various states after recent electoral setbacks.
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