Lakshman Prasad Acharya takes oath as Governor of Assam

A former member of the legislative council of Uttar Pradesh, the 69-year-old was also a vice-president of the state unit of Bharatiya Janata Party.

Published on: Jul 30, 2024, 13:36:00 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Tuesday took charge as the new Governor of Assam replacing Gulab Chand Kataria, who has been made the new Governor of Punjab.

Lakshman Prasad Acharya with Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this month. (Photo from X)

Acharya, who was earlier the Governor of Sikkim, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi at a ceremony held at Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra in the state capital. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other dignitaries were also present at the function.

The new Governor will also handle additional charge of Manipur.

A former member of the legislative council of Uttar Pradesh, the 69-year-old was also a vice-president of the state unit of Bharatiya Janata Party.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More