Arjun Singh among probables for Governor's post

Former Union Minister Arjun Singh and a retired Union Home Secretary are among the probables who are being considered for the post of Governor in states like Gujarat, Punjab and Assam.

Former Union Minister Arjun Singh and a retired Union Home Secretary are among the probables who are being considered for the post of Governor in states like Gujarat, Punjab and Assam.

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Sources said the names are being considered by the government and a decision would be taken soon.

Singh, who had been a Governor of Punjab two decades ago, could be sent to Raj Bhavan in Ahmedabad, a post laying vacant since July when incumbent Nawal Kishore Sharma completed his five-year tenure.

Though veteran Congress leader Devendra Dwivedi was appointed as Governor of Gujarat, he died on August 1 due to illness even before he could take oath.

Governor of Punjab S F Rodrigues will retire next month while Assam Governor Syed Sibte Razi will complete his five-year term this month.