President Murmu Appoints New Governors for Goa, Haryana, and Ladakh LG

National News: Rashtrapati Bhavan announced the appointment of new governors for Goa and Haryana, alongside a new lieutenant governor for Ladakh, effective immediately. The appointments, made under the authority of President Droupadi Murmu, mark a significant reshuffle in India’s administrative leadership, introducing seasoned leaders to these key roles.

New Governors for Goa and Haryana

Pusapati Ashok Gajapati Raju, a veteran leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and former Union Civil Aviation Minister (2014-2018), has been named Governor of Goa, succeeding PS Sreedharan Pillai. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram royal family, Raju brings a wealth of political experience, having served as a seven-time MLA and Union Minister. His appointment is expected to strengthen governance in Goa, a key coastal state reliant on tourism and trade.

President Murmu appoints New Governors

Professor Ashim Kumar Ghosh, an eminent academic and former vice-chancellor, has been appointed Governor of Haryana, replacing Bandaru Dattatreya. Known for his contributions to education and public policy, Ghosh’s scholarly background is anticipated to bring a nuanced perspective to Haryana’s governance, particularly in addressing the state’s agrarian and industrial challenges. His appointment underscores the Centre’s focus on intellectual leadership.

Kavinder Gupta takes charge as Ladakh LG

Kavinder Gupta, a senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (2018), takes over as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, succeeding Brigadier BD Mishra. Gupta’s political acumen and experience in the region’s complex socio-political landscape make him a strategic choice for Ladakh, which faces unique challenges as a Union Territory, including infrastructure development and border security.