Appointment/Resignation

Dr. Dinesh Sharma Appointed LG of Andaman & Nicobar

Published on 28 Sep 2026

New Appointment: President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dr. Dinesh Sharma as Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on September 5, 2026.
Constitutional Role: Operates as the representative administrator of the Union Territory under Article 239 of the Constitution.
Political Background: Former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (2017–2022) and two-term Mayor of Lucknow.
Legislative Office: Served as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament prior to assuming his new administrative role.
Territory Profile: Represents India's southernmost Union Territory located in the Bay of Bengal, headquartered at Port Blair.

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