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Bihar Leaders Celebrate Nand Kishore Yadav's Appointment as Nagaland Governor

Senior BJP leader and former Bihar Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the new Governor of Nagaland. Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha celebrated the appointment, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Yadav stated he will work for Nagaland's development within constitutional limits. The appointment is part of a major administrative reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors by President Droupadi Murmu.

Key Points: Nand Kishore Yadav Appointed Nagaland Governor, Bihar Leaders React

  • Senior BJP leader appointed Governor
  • Bihar leaders express gratitude
  • Part of major gubernatorial reshuffle
  • Pledge to work for Nagaland's development
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Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary meets newly appointed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav

Senior BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav appointed Governor of Nagaland. Bihar Deputy CMs and BJP leaders thank PM Modi and Amit Shah for the constitutional role.

"I want to thank the President of India and PM Modi for giving me an important responsibility. - Nand Kishore Yadav"

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,: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal visit newly appointed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav's residence on Friday.

On the appointment of former Bihar Assembly Speaker and leader Nand Kishore Yadav as the Governor of Nagaland, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said, "Nand Kishore Yadav has been a senior leader of Bihar and worked for the BJP Jan Sangh for a long time. Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the Governor of Nagaland, for this I thank Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Modi."

He said, Yadav served as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, and he is also a long-time serving worker of the BJP.

Meanwhile, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha and BJP President Sanjay Saraogi Thursday, celebrated the appointment of Nand Kishore Yadav as the new Governor of Nagaland.

Party leaders, while speaking to ANI, noted that Nand Kishore Yadav's appointment reflects the central government's trust in leaders from Bihar for high constitutional roles.

Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha said, "Former Bihar State President Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed to the post of the Governor (of Nagaland) by the Government of India. The National President was also appointed from Bihar."

Former Bihar Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav, who was appointed as the Nagaland Governor on Friday, said that he will work for the development of the state within Constitutional limits.

President Droupadi Murmu has effected a major administrative reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across the country on Thursday, just ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

"I want to thank the President of India and PM Modi for giving me an important responsibility. I will play my role in the development of Nagaland within the limits of the Constitution," Yadav told ANI.

Nand Kishore Yadav is a senior BJP leader who served as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from 2024 to 2025. Representing the Patna Sahib constituency, he is a long-time BJP worker and has also held important cabinet ministerial portfolios, including Road Construction and Health in the Bihar government.

He has also served as the Leader of the Opposition in Bihar. The BJP leader has also been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

On the other hand, Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain has been named Governor of Bihar.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While it's nice to see recognition for Bihar's leaders, I hope the focus remains on the development work in Nagaland. The Governor's role is constitutional, not political. The real test will be how he helps bridge gaps and works for the people there.
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Aman W
Interesting reshuffle just before Rajya Sabha elections. The timing is certainly political. That said, Yadav sahab has a lot of administrative experience. Let's see if that translates well in a state like Nagaland with its unique challenges.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in the development sector in the Northeast, I welcome his commitment to work within constitutional limits. The Governor's office is crucial for stability. Hope he prioritizes dialogue and inclusive growth for all communities in Nagaland.
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Vikram M
The article reads like a party press release. So much praise for the appointment, but what about his actual plan for Nagaland? We need less politics and more concrete vision statements for the state's infrastructure and youth.
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Kavya N
His background in Road Construction and Health could be very useful for Nagaland. Connectivity and healthcare are major issues in the region. Fingers crossed he brings some of that Bihar development experience to the table! 👍

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