Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla given additional charge of Nagaland
The President appointed Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland in addition to his own duties, following the demise of Governor La. Ganesan, Rashtrapati Bhavan said on 16 August 2025.
Summary
Consequent upon the demise of Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan, the President of India appointed Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland in addition to his own duties, according to a press communique from the President's Secretariat on 16 August 2025.
Key facts
- Announced
- 16 Aug 2025, President's Secretariat
- Additional charge
- Governor of Nagaland
- Appointee
- Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur
- Reason
- Demise of Governor La. Ganesan
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Following the demise of La. Ganesan in August 2025, which Governor was asked to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland in addition to his own duties?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Governor of Manipur
The President appointed Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland in addition to his own duties.