Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Dinesh Sharma Sworn In as Andaman and Nicobar Lieutenant Governor
Dinesh Sharma is the new lieutenant governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
He officially began the job by taking an oath.
The ceremony took place at Lok Niwas in Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly called Port Blair.
Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge administered the oath.
Chief Secretary Gyanesh Bharti read the appointment document.
Sharma previously served as Uttar Pradesh’s deputy chief minister and as mayor of Lucknow.
He was also a professor at the University of Lucknow and a Rajya Sabha member.
He replaces Admiral DK Joshi, who had held the post since 2017.
Dinesh Sharma took oath as the 14th lieutenant governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday, September 15.
Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge administered Sharma’s oath of office and secrecy at Lok Niwas.
Chief Secretary Gyanesh Bharti read out the Warrant of Appointment during the ceremony.
Sharma, a former Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister and Lucknow mayor, arrived in the islands on September 13.
He succeeds Admiral DK Joshi, who served as lieutenant governor from October 8, 2017.
- Who
- Dinesh Sharma was sworn in, with Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge administering the oath.
- What
- Sharma became the 14th lieutenant governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- When
- The ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 15; Rashtrapati Bhavan announced his appointment on September 5.
- Where
- Lok Niwas in Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly known as Port Blair.
- Why
- Sharma was appointed to succeed Admiral DK Joshi as lieutenant governor.
- New lieutenant governor
- Dinesh Sharma
- Union Territory
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Rank in succession
- 14th lieutenant governor
- Ceremony venue
- Lok Niwas, Sri Vijaya Puram
- Oath administered by
- Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge
- Appointment announced
- September 5
- Previous lieutenant governor
- Admiral DK Joshi, who served from October 8, 2017