Appointments & Resignations
6 September 2026
· Event date: 5 September 2026
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
The President of India has appointed Dr. Dinesh Sharma as the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He will assume office starting from the date he takes charge.
Why It Matters
This appointment is useful for competitive exams tracking high-profile constitutional appointments, gubernatorial changes, and Union Territory administrators.
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In Simple Words
The President of India has officially appointed Dr. Dinesh Sharma to serve as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
His appointment officially takes effect from the date he assumes charge of his office, according to the official press communique.
Key Points
- Dr. Dinesh Sharma has been appointed as Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- The appointment is made by the President of India.
- It takes effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
Exam Angle
Appointee
Dr. Dinesh Sharma
Post
Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Appointing Authority
President of India
A. Dr. Dinesh Sharma
Source: Press Information Bureau
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