Vinai Kumar Saxena Assigned Additional Charge as J&K Lieutenant Governor During Manoj Sinha’s Leave

Vinai Kumar Saxena has been given the additional charge of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir for the period that current LG Manoj Sinha is on leave. The appointment ensures that the constitutional head of the Union Territory continues to function without interruption. Saxena, a senior Indian Administrative Service officer, will perform all duties and powers of the Lieutenant Governor until Sinha resumes his responsibilities. The move was announced by the central government to maintain administrative stability in the region. No further details on the duration of the leave have been disclosed.