Jamia V-C Jung is Delhi’s new lt governor

Najeeb Jung, a former Indian Administrative Services officer and the present vice-chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, has been appointed lieutenant governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, an official statement from Rashtrapati Bhawan said on Monday.

Najeeb Jung, a former Indian Administrative Services officer and the present vice-chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, has been appointed lieutenant governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, an official statement from Rashtrapati Bhawan said on Monday.

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The communiqué also named former Delhi Police commissioner KK Paul as the next Meghalaya governor.

Jung, 62, who replaces Tejendra Khanna, is a former IAS officer who served in key administrative positions. Jung, who grew up in Darya Ganj, has a masters in history from Delhi University, apart from an MA from the London School of Economics in social policy and planning in developing countries.

Jung has been a frequent columnist and vocal about issues concerning Muslims. He joined the IAS in 1973 and worked for 22 years in different capacities, including as joint secretary with the central government.