**Summary:**
Following the death of Shri La. Ganesan, Governor of Nagaland, the President of India has appointed Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, to assume the functions of the Governor of Nagaland. Shri Bhalla will discharge these duties in addition to his existing responsibilities as Governor of Manipur. This announcement was released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi on August 16, 2025, at 7:55 PM, and assigned Release ID: 2157208.
Key Entities Referenced
President of India: The head of state of India, responsible for appointing Governors.
La. Ganesan: Former Governor of Nagaland who recently passed away.
Nagaland: A state in Northeast India where La. Ganesan was the Governor.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla: Governor of Manipur appointed to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland, in addition to his own duties.
Manipur: A state in Northeast India where Ajay Kumar Bhalla is the Governor.
President's Secretariat
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
Posted On: 16 AUG 2025 7:55PM by PIB Delhi
Consequent upon the demise of Shri La. Ganesan, Governor of Nagaland, the President of India has appointed
Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland, in
addition to his own duties.
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MJPS/SR
(Release ID: 2157208)