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President Droupadi Murmu appointed nine new governors for various states on July 29, 2024, marking a major event in Indian politics. This transformation is a component of a larger initiative to improve administration and governance nationwide. This is a complete examination of the new appointments and the procedures that led to them.
President #DroupadiMurmu accepted the #resignation of #BanwarilalPurohit as governor of Punjab and Union territory of Chandigarh. Alongside this, she announced new appointments for #governors in other states
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1. Santosh Kumar Gangwar: The Governor of Jharkhand is a former Union Minister and eight-time member of parliament. Gangwar now assumes this significant duty after Bareilly denied him a seat for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. It is expected that his vast political background will help oversee Jharkhand's government.
2. CP Radhakrishnan: Reassigned to Maharashtra, CP Radhakrishnan was previously the Governor of Jharkhand, with additional responsibility for Telangana. With this action, he hopes to capitalize on his multitasking experience and offer new insight into Maharashtra's governance.
3. OP Mathur: OP Mathur, a former RSS pracharak and national vice president of the BJP, will take on the role of governor of Sikkim. He succeeds Lakshman Acharya, who will assume the Governor of Assam position along with further duties for Manipur. Mathur's appointment underscores his noteworthy position in the BJP and his anticipated contributions to the governance of Sikkim.
4. Gulab Chand Kataria: He was the governor of Assam before, and is now the governor of Punjab. He will hold the additional position of Administrator of the Chandigarh Union Territory. This dual function highlights how crucial his contribution is to the efficient management of both Chandigarh and Punjab.
5. Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde: He will be the governor of Rajasthan, a BJP leader, and a former speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly. His political background and wealth of legislative expertise should help Rajasthan's government.
6. Ramen Deka: The governor of Chhattisgarh is to be appointed by the former Assamese Lok Sabha MP. It is expected that his shift from federal politics to state governance will provide Chhattisgarh with important leadership and insights.
7. Jishnu Dev Varma: Currently a Congressman, Jishnu Dev Varma was Tripura's deputy chief minister before being appointed governor of Telangana. His appointment is noteworthy for merging disparate political experiences.
As per the Indian Constitution's Articles 155 and 156, the President appoints governors in India. They hold office "during the pleasure of the President," which implies that the President may end their appointment at any time if the President is not happy with how they are doing. To choose qualified applicants for these significant positions, the President consults closely with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers during the appointment process.
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The Indian Constitution has the "pleasure doctrine," which has its roots in English common law. According to Article 310, state governors are subject to the President's decision, as are federal employees and members of the armed services. This implies that the President may select and remove Governors at his or her own risk, on the advice of the national government.
The purpose of these recent appointments is to strengthen state administration and governance. It is anticipated that the new governors' years of experience and knowledge will benefit their states. This reorganization demonstrates the continued efforts to guarantee efficient and successful administration throughout India.
