Ahead of crucial Assembly elections, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Governors changed
President Droupadi Murmu appointed new Governors for seven states and two Union Territories. R.N. Ravi, previously Kerala Governor, is now Governor of West Bengal, while Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar (previously West Bengal Governor) is given additional charge of Tamil Nadu. Other significant changes include Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) as Governor of Bihar and Taranjit Singh Sandhu as L-G of Delhi. The appointments come ahead of crucial Assembly elections and highlight the often-stormy relations between the Governor's office and elected governments in states like Tamil Nadu, where Mr. Ravi had withheld assent for several Bills.
Key Points
- President Droupadi Murmu appointed new Governors for seven states and two Union Territories.
- R.N. Ravi was appointed Governor of West Bengal, and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar received additional charge of Tamil Nadu.
- The appointments are significant as they precede crucial Assembly elections in the affected states.
- The article notes the often-stormy relations between Governors and state governments, citing instances of withheld assent for Bills and public disagreements.
- West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose resigned, and his replacement was R.N. Ravi.
Exam Facts
- President Droupadi Murmu made the appointments.
- R.N. Ravi appointed Governor of West Bengal.
- Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar given additional charge of Tamil Nadu.
- Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain appointed Governor of Bihar.
- Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed L-G of Delhi.
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