Dinesh Sharma Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Dr. Dinesh Sharma as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, effective immediately.
New Delhi, September 5 (Daily Kiran) : President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Dr. Dinesh Sharma as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This announcement was made on September 5, 2026, through a press release from the President’s office, which stated that the appointment will take effect from the date he assumes office.
The official statement, signed by the President’s Press Secretary, Dr. Manisha Verma, expressed the President’s satisfaction with this appointment. Dr. Sharma, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Uttar Pradesh. He brings extensive administrative and academic experience to his new role.
Born on January 12, 1964, in Lucknow, Dr. Sharma has held significant positions, including serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2017 to 2022 under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. During his tenure, he managed departments related to higher education, technical education, science and technology, and information technology. He was also elected as the Mayor of Lucknow twice, first in 2006 and again in 2012, where he won by a record margin.
Dr. Sharma has been a professor of commerce at Lucknow University since the early 1990s, guiding numerous researchers and engaging in academic pursuits. He began his public life through student organizations and has held various significant roles within the BJP’s youth wing, contributing to the party’s organizational structure.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, strategically located in the Bay of Bengal, are administered by a Lieutenant Governor who serves as both the constitutional and administrative head. This position carries vital responsibilities, including governance, development, and coordination with the central government, particularly in areas such as security, tourism, infrastructure, and environmental protection.
Admiral (Retired) Devendra Kumar Joshi has been serving as the Lieutenant Governor since October 2017. Dr. Sharma’s appointment marks a significant leadership change in the island territory, with expectations for him to assume office shortly.
