Dinesh Sharma sworn in as Lieutenant-Governor of Andaman and Nicobar
The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced Mr. Sharma's appointment as Lieutenant-Governor of the Union Territory on September 5
On September 15, 2026, Dinesh Sharma was sworn in as the 14th Lieutenant-Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The ceremony took place at Lok Niwas in Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly known as Port Blair. Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge of the Calcutta High Court administered the oath of office and secrecy. Chief Secretary Gyanesh Bharti presented the Warrant of Appointment.
Sharma, a BJP leader, arrived in the islands from New Delhi on September 13, accompanied by his wife, Jai Lakshmi Sharma. Prior to his appointment, Sharma served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, the Mayor of Lucknow, and a professor of commerce at the University of Lucknow. He held various portfolios, including higher and secondary education, science and technology, and electronics and information technology, during his time in the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Sharma was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh in 2023. His appointment succeeded Admiral D.K. Joshi (retd.), who had served as Lieutenant-Governor from October 8, 2017.
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