Ajay Kumar Bhalla Sworn In as 22nd Governor of Nagaland

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Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of Nagaland. He has been given additional charge following the demise of Governor La Ganesan on 15 August 2025.

UPSC Relevance – Analysis

Prelims:

• Governor of Nagaland (22nd): Ajay Kumar Bhalla (also Governor of Manipur).
• Administered Oath by: Justice Ashutosh Kumar, Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court.
• Venue: Raj Bhavan, Kohima.
• Succeeded: La Ganesan (passed away on 15 August 2025).
• Ceremonial Guard of Honour accorded.
• Visited: Kohima War Cemetery (tribute to WWII martyrs).

Mains (GS2 – Polity & Governance):

• Governor’s Role: Constitutional Head of State, Article 153 (Governor for one or more States).
• Additional Charge: When a State is temporarily without a Governor, another Governor may hold charge (Article 153, read with President’s discretion).
• Centre-State Relations: Symbolic & functional role in federal polity.
• Significance of Ceremony: Promotes constitutional continuity & respect for federal governance structures.
  
  Updated- August 25, 2025 4:57 PM | News On Air