Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to hold additional charge of Nagaland

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was on Saturday (August 16, 2025) given additional charge as Nagaland Governor, according to a communique issued by the President’s office.

The vacancy arose following the demise of Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan.

Ganesan, 80, died on Friday (August 15, 2025) while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai, a Raj Bhavan official in Kohima said.

“Consequent upon the demise of Shri La Ganesan, Governor of Nagaland, the President of India has appointed Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland, in addition to his own duties,” the note read.