The government, on Saturday, 20 July, transferred two governors and made fresh appointments in some states.
Former interlocutor on Naga talks R N Ravi has been appointed as Nagaland governor, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique.
Noted lawyer and former Janata Dal MP Jagdeep Dhankhar has been appointed as the West Bengal governor, replacing Keshari Nath Tripathi.
Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has been shifted to Uttar Pradesh and her place will be filled in by Bihar Governor Lal ji Tandon, the communique said.
Phagu Chauhan will fill replace Tandon as Bihar governor. Ramesh Bais has been appointed as the governor of Tripura, replacing Kaptan Singh Solanki.
“The above appointments will take effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices," said a communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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