Dinesh Sharma appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
BJP leader Dinesh Sharma, a former deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and Rajya Sabha member whose term ends on November 25, has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He will succeed Admiral D K Joshi (retd), who has been in the post since October 8, 2017.
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Updated - September 06, 2026 05:22 am IST - New Delhi
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.
Mr. Sharma, 62, earlier served as deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. His Rajya Sabha term was to end on November 25. He is also the vice chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
Published - September 06, 2026 05:17 am IST
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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.
1 week agoBJP Leader Dinesh Sharma Appointed Andaman And Nicobar Islands' Lt Governor
Sharma, 62, earlier served as deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. His Rajya Sabha term was to end on November 25.
1 week agoBJP MP Dinesh Sharma appointed Andaman and Nicobar Lieutenant Governor
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma appointed Andaman and Nicobar Lieutenant Governor
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