Dinesh Sharma to take oath as Andaman and Nicobar Islands lieutenant governor on September 15
Dinesh Sharma, a former Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister, is scheduled to be sworn in as the lieutenant governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on September 15, 2026. He succeeds D.K. Joshi, who has held the position since 2017.
Why it matters
The appointment marks a significant administrative transition for the union territory, reflecting shifts in regional political leadership.
Former Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma will be sworn in as the lieutenant governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday (September 15, 2026).
Mr. Sharma would be sworn in by Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge at the Lok Niwas in Sri Vijaya Puram.
Mr. Sharma arrived in Sri Vijaya Puram on Sunday (September 13, 2026) along with his wife, Jai Lakshmi Sharma. He was received at the Veer Savarkar International Airport by Andaman and Nicobar MP Bishnu Pada Ray, Chief Secretary Gyanesh Bharti and senior officers of the administration.
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