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BJP Leader Dinesh Sharma Named Andaman Nicobar Lieutenant Governor
Dinesh Sharma has been chosen to become the new Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP.
He currently serves as a member of India’s Rajya Sabha.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced the appointment on Saturday night.
Sharma will officially start the job when he takes charge.
He is 62 years old.
Before this, he was the deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
His term in the Rajya Sabha was due to end on November 25.
He is also the Rajya Sabha’s vice chairperson.
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The appointment was announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday night.
Sharma will begin the role from the date he assumes office.
The 62-year-old previously served as Uttar Pradesh’s deputy chief minister.
His Rajya Sabha term was scheduled to end on November 25, and he is also its vice chairperson.
- Who
- Dinesh Sharma, a BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister.
- What
- He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Where
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
- When
- The appointment was announced on Saturday night; it takes effect when he assumes office.
- Why
- The President of India appointed him to the Lieutenant Governor’s office.
Key facts
- Appointee
- Dinesh Sharma
- New position
- Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Announcing authority
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Age
- 62
- Previous position
- Deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh
- Rajya Sabha term
- Scheduled to end on November 25
- Additional role
- Vice chairperson of the Rajya Sabha
Quotes
Rashtrapati Bhavan
The official office of the President of India, which issued the appointment communique
“The President of India is pleased to appoint Dr. Dinesh Sharma as Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office,”
NDTV
Sources
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