BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday, the Rashtrapati Bhavan stated in a late-night communique.
Sharma, 62, will succeed Admiral D Okay Joshi (retd), who has served because the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory since October 8, 2017.
“The President of India is happy to nominate Dr Dinesh Sharma as Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with impact from the date he assumes cost of his workplace,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan stated.
Following his appointment, Sharma expressed gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, House Minister Amit Shah and the BJP’s central management in a publish on X.
“Hon’ble President, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble House Minister, and the get together’s central management — my heartfelt thanks,” Sharma stated.
He thanked senior leaders, well-wishers, associates and residents for his or her continued assist and blessings, saying the brand new accountability was not merely a place however a dedication to the Structure, the nation and public service.
“I pledge to meet this responsibility with full devotion, honesty, and dedication,” he stated, including that he hoped their affection, belief and blessings would proceed.
Sharma, a former deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, is at the moment a BJP member of the Rajya Sabha and serves as its vice chairperson. His time period within the Higher Home was scheduled to finish on November 25.
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