Babus, mantris & buzz: UP, MP, Punjab likely to be affected in 2nd round of Governors appointments
UP, MP, Punjab likely to be affected in 2 nd round of Governors appointments Second round of the appointment of a couple of new Governors is also likely. This time the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and J & K may have new Governors. Did PM Modi’s visit play a role in RV Arlekar’s appointment as TN Governor? In a gubernatorial reshuffle announced by Rashtrapati Bhavan today,…
UP, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab are likely to receive new Governors in the second round of appointments. Tamil Nadu has already appointed Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who previously served as Kerala's Governor and held an additional charge in Tamil Nadu since March 2026. Political analysts speculate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the state and his meeting with newly elected Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay may have influenced Arlekar's appointment.
Meanwhile, activist Neha Bohra is rumored to potentially join the Indian National Congress, signaling a focus on youth leadership and grassroots mobilization. In Karnataka's Yadgir district, IAS officer Pandve Rahul Tukaram is leading an initiative to screen around 1.5 lakh children aged 0-8 years for disabilities and developmental issues, utilizing a digital registry system for tracking and follow-ups.
Additionally, several key positions within various government organizations, including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), are expected to see changes soon.
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