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Nand Kishore Yadav Appointed Nagaland Governor, Vows Constitutional Development

Former Bihar Assembly Speaker and senior BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as the Governor of Nagaland. He expressed gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pledging to work for Nagaland's development within constitutional limits. The appointment is part of a major administrative reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across the country announced by the President. Several other key transfers were also effected, including RN Ravi moving to West Bengal and the appointment of a new LG for Delhi.

Key Points: Nand Kishore Yadav Appointed Nagaland Governor in Major Reshuffle

  • Major Governors & LGs reshuffle announced
  • Nand Kishore Yadav appointed Nagaland Governor
  • RN Ravi moved to West Bengal
  • Retired Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain gets Bihar
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"Will work for development within limits of Constitution": Nand Kishore Yadav on being appointed Governor

Former Bihar Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav appointed Nagaland Governor. Major reshuffle of Governors and LGs announced by President Murmu ahead of Rajya Sabha polls.

"I will play my role in the development of Nagaland within the limits of the Constitution. - Nand Kishore Yadav"

Patna, March 6

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).

Meanwhile, Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain has been named Governor of Bihar.

In a major reshuffle, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has been appointed as the new West Bengal Governor, succeeding CV Ananda Bose, who resigned earlier on Thursday. Vinai Kumar Saxena has been transferred from his position as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to serve as Ladakh LG, while former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the new LG in the national capital.

In other key changes, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has been named Governor of Telangana, while Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has been transferred to serve as Governor of Maharashtra. Furthermore, Kavinder Gupta, the outgoing Ladakh LG, has been appointed Himachal Pradesh Governor, and Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will discharge the additional functions of the Governor of Tamil Nadu.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting reshuffle just before Rajya Sabha elections. The timing is certainly strategic. Hope these appointments bring stability and focus on development.
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Vikram M
His statement about working within Constitutional limits is crucial. Governors should be impartial figures who uphold the Constitution, not extensions of the ruling party. Let's see if actions match words.
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Priya S
A retired Lt. General as Bihar Governor is a good move. Maybe we need more disciplined and apolitical figures in these roles. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Respectfully, this feels like a game of musical chairs for experienced politicians. While I wish him well, I hope the focus remains on Nagaland's progress and not just on political management from Delhi.
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Kavya N
Good to see a mix of politicians, diplomats, and military officers being given these responsibilities. Taranjit Singh Sandhu as Delhi LG is an excellent choice given his foreign service experience.

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