Ajay Kumar Bhalla, former Union Home Secretary, has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur, replacing Anusuiya Uikey. Bhalla, a seasoned 1984-batch IAS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, served as Home Secretary for nearly five years until 2024. His tenure is expected to help him address the volatile situation in Manipur, marked by ongoing tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities.

The President also announced appointments for four other states. Retired Army Chief and former Union Minister VK Singh has been named Governor of Mizoram. Known for his extensive public service, Singh recently decided not to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, opting to serve the country in a new capacity.

In a swap, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will now serve as Bihar's Governor, while Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar moves from Bihar to Kerala. Khan's tenure in Kerala saw contentious relations with the CPI(M)-led government, particularly over university appointments.

Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Mizoram’s outgoing Governor, will now serve as Odisha's Governor following the resignation of Raghubar Das.

As constitutional heads, the new governors will play pivotal roles in addressing the unique challenges of their respective states, fostering stability, and ensuring good governance.

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, former Union Home Secretary, has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur, replacing Anusuiya Uikey. Bhalla, a seasoned 1984-batch IAS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, served as Home Secretary for nearly five years until 2024. His tenure is expected to help him address the volatile situation in Manipur, marked by ongoing tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities.

The President also announced appointments for four other states. Retired Army Chief and former Union Minister VK Singh has been named Governor of Mizoram. Known for his extensive public service, Singh recently decided not to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, opting to serve the country in a new capacity.

In a swap, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will now serve as Bihar's Governor, while Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar moves from Bihar to Kerala. Khan's tenure in Kerala saw contentious relations with the CPI(M)-led government, particularly over university appointments.

Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Mizoram’s outgoing Governor, will now serve as Odisha's Governor following the resignation of Raghubar Das.

As constitutional heads, the new governors will play pivotal roles in addressing the unique challenges of their respective states, fostering stability, and ensuring good governance.