BJP MP Dinesh Sharma appointed Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He succeeds Admiral D K Joshi, who has held the position since 2017.
Why it matters
This appointment represents a significant administrative change in a strategically important Indian territory.
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma was appointed Lt Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday (September 5, 2026, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
Mr. Sharma will succeed Admiral D K Joshi (retd), who took over as lieutenant governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 8, 2017.
"The President of India is pleased to appoint Dr. Dinesh Sharma as Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a communique issued late on Saturday (September 5) night.
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