Celebratory Moment: Esteemed Gen V.K Singh (Retd) Set to be Sworn in as Mizoram’s Revered New Governor Tomorrow
Aizawl, Jan 15: Retired General Vijay Kumar Singh, former Union Minister and Army Chief, arrived in Mizoram on Wednesday and is set to take office as the 25th Governor of the state on Thursday. According to official reports, the oath of office will be administered by Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi at the Circular Lawn, Raj Bhavan in Aizawl.
The incoming Governor and First Lady-Designate Bharti Singh were warmly welcomed at Lengpui Airport by Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, First Lady Liansailovi, Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama, Home Minister K. Sapdanga, and other high-ranking officials. A ceremonial guard of honor was presented to Gen Singh at the airport, located approximately 30 kilometers from the state capital.
This gubernatorial transition follows the departure of former Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, who served for over three years and has taken up a new position in Odisha.
Gen Singh’s distinguished career includes serving as the 24th Chief of Army Staff. Following his retirement from the military, he transitioned into politics and was elected as a Member of Parliament for Ghaziabad on a BJP ticket during the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first term, he held significant positions as Minister of State for External Affairs, Minister of State in charge of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), and Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation. In Modi’s second term, he was appointed as the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Civil Aviation.
With his extensive experience in both military service and politics, Gen Singh’s appointment is anticipated to bring valuable leadership and governance to the northeastern state of Mizoram.
Original Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2025/01/15/new-mizoram-governor-gen-v-k-singh-retd-to-be-sworn-in-tomorrow/
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Publish Date: 2025-01-15 22:24:00
