BJP MP Dinesh Sharma appointed Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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.
BJP Member of Parliament Dinesh Sharma has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on September 5, 2026. Sharma will replace Admiral D K Joshi, who had been in the position since October 8, 2017. The President of India has approved Sharma's appointment to the Lt. Governor role, effective from the moment he assumes the office, according to a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan late on Saturday night.
At 62 years old, Sharma had previously served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, with his tenure in the Rajya Sabha set to conclude on November 25. Additionally, Sharma holds the position of Vice Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
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