Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Ajay Kumar Bhalla to Oversee Nagaland After Governor's Passing
After the Governor of Nagaland, Mr. La.
Ganesan, passed away, the President of India needed to find someone to take over.
The President chose Mr. Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who is currently the Governor of Manipur.
This means Mr. Bhalla will now be in charge of both Manipur and Nagaland.
Mr. Bhalla used to work as a high-ranking official in the government for many years before becoming a Governor.
This change happened right away.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, appointed to oversee Nagaland.
Appointment follows the passing of La. Ganesan, former Nagaland Governor.
Bhalla's additional role takes effect immediately.
Bhalla is a 1984-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
He previously served as Union Home Secretary for nearly five years.
- Who
- Ajay Kumar Bhalla, President Droupadi Murmu.
- What
- Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed to oversee Nagaland.
- When
- Following the demise of La. Ganesan.
- Where
- Nagaland.
- Why
- To fill the vacancy left by the passing of La. Ganesan.
- Appointee
- Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- Previous Role
- Governor of Manipur
- New Role
- Governor of Nagaland (additional duty)
- Effective Date
- Immediately
- Former Governor
- La. Ganesan
- IAS Batch
- 1984
- Cadre
- Assam-Meghalaya