Ajay Kumar Bhalla Appointed Manipur Governor, Arif Khan Moves to Bihar

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur.
2. Arif Mohammad Khan has been reassigned as the Governor of Bihar.
3. Manipur has been struggling with ethnic violence since May 2023.
4. President Droupadi Murmu approved the latest governor appointments.
5. General VK Singh will serve as the Governor of Mizoram for the first time.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Bhalla Takes Charge Amid Crisis

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the former Home Secretary of India, has been appointed as the Governor of Manipur. He replaces Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who assumed office in July 2023. Bhalla’s appointment comes at a time when Manipur is grappling with ongoing ethnic violence since May 2023.

Career Highlights of Ajay Kumar Bhalla

A retired IAS officer of the 1984 batch from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, Bhalla has had a distinguished career. He served as India’s Home Secretary for nearly five years, retiring in August 2024. Born in Jalandhar, Punjab, Bhalla is known for his administrative expertise and crisis management skills.

Other Key Appointments

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has been transferred to Bihar, replacing Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. Khan has often been in the spotlight for his disagreements with the Kerala state government.

In a reciprocal move, Arlekar has been appointed as Kerala’s new Governor. Meanwhile, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, previously the Governor of Mizoram, will now serve as the Governor of Odisha.

General VK Singh’s New Role

For the first time, former Army Chief General Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh will assume the role of a Governor, taking charge of Mizoram. Singh previously served as a Union Minister and MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad from 2014 to 2024.

Presidential Nod

President Droupadi Murmu has approved all these appointments, which will take effect as the Governors assume their respective offices.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

1. Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed as Manipur Governor.
2. Arif Mohammad Khan moves to Bihar as Governor.
3. General VK Singh begins his tenure as Mizoram Governor.
4. These appointments come amidst Manipur’s ethnic violence crisis.
5. President Droupadi Murmu approved the reshuffle.

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