North East
BJP leader La Ganesan appointed Manipur guv
New Delhi, August 22 (UNI): Senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu La Ganesan was appointed the Governor of Manipur on Sunday by President Ram Nath Kovind, a statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad had taken charge of Manipur after Governor Najma Heptulla had to leave office due to bad health.
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Heptulla demitted office on August 10, and on the same day, the charge was given to the Sikkim governor. Ganesan has held several posts in BJP, including being a party vice president. He is also a former Rajya Sabha member.