Major Administrative Reshuffle Ahead of Rajya Sabha Elections
In a pivotal administrative reshuffle, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors and lieutenant governors across India just ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections. Key changes include R.N. Ravi moving to West Bengal and Taranjit Singh Sandhu taking over as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. This restructuring aims to enhance governance and is expected to leverage the diplomatic experience of the new appointees. Delhi's Chief Minister has expressed optimism about the positive impact of these changes on the capital's development. Read on for more details about the new appointments and their implications.
| Mar 6, 2026, 12:18 IST
Significant Changes in Governor Appointments
In a significant move just before the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, President Droupadi Murmu executed a major administrative reshuffle involving governors and lieutenant governors across the nation on Thursday. An official statement from the President's office announced that R.N. Ravi, the governor of Tamil Nadu, has been appointed as the new governor of West Bengal, succeeding Dr. C.V. Anand Bose, who resigned on the same day.
As part of this extensive administrative reorganization, Vinay Kumar Saxena has been transferred from the position of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to become the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. Meanwhile, former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. Other notable changes include Shiv Pratap Shukla, the governor of Himachal Pradesh, being assigned as the governor of Telangana, while Jishnu Dev Varma, the governor of Telangana, has been moved to Maharashtra.
Additionally, senior leader Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the governor of Nagaland, and retired Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain has been designated as the governor of Bihar. Furthermore, the outgoing Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, will now serve as the governor of Himachal Pradesh, and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the governor of Kerala, will take on the additional responsibilities of the governor of Tamil Nadu.
The official statement from the President's office indicated that these appointments will take effect from the date the respective individuals assume their offices.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta formally welcomed the newly appointed Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, expressing confidence that Delhi will greatly benefit from his extensive diplomatic experience. In a post on X, Gupta stated, 'I warmly welcome and congratulate the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Congratulations once again on this significant responsibility. We are confident that the people of Delhi will benefit from your vast diplomatic experience. Under your guidance, we will continue to advance the capital's progress and welfare initiatives. Wishing you a successful tenure.'