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Politics
Former MP Dhal Singh Bisen appointed Governor of Uttarakhand
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:15 PM
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Senior BJP leader and ex‑minister Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen has been sworn in as the new Governor of Uttarakhand, prompting congratulations from state politicians.
The central government has named senior BJP figure Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen as the Governor of Uttarakhand. The appointment was announced recently and is expected to take effect shortly.
Bisen, a veteran politician from Madhya Pradesh, has served as a minister in the state cabinet, been elected to the legislative assembly four times, and represented Balaghat in the Lok Sabha.
Political leaders across Uttarakhand have publicly congratulated him, noting his extensive experience and the importance of a smooth transition in the state's constitutional head.
As Governor, Bisen will act as the ceremonial head of the state, overseeing the swearing‑in of the chief minister and ensuring that state administration functions within the framework of the Constitution.
Bisen, a veteran politician from Madhya Pradesh, has served as a minister in the state cabinet, been elected to the legislative assembly four times, and represented Balaghat in the Lok Sabha.
Political leaders across Uttarakhand have publicly congratulated him, noting his extensive experience and the importance of a smooth transition in the state's constitutional head.
As Governor, Bisen will act as the ceremonial head of the state, overseeing the swearing‑in of the chief minister and ensuring that state administration functions within the framework of the Constitution.