Ajay Bhalla Appointed as Manipur Governor Amidst Ongoing Conflict

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-25T10:33:07.910371+05:30

- President Droupadi Murmu appointed former Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla as the new Governor of Manipur, replacing Lakshman Prasad Acharya. - Bhalla's appointment comes during the ongoing conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur, which began after a rally by the All Tribal Students Union of Manipur (ATSUM) on May 3, 2023. - Bhalla, a retired IAS officer, has held various significant positions, including Union Home Secretary and Secretary in the Ministry of Power. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/who-is-ajay-bhalla-here-are-5-things-to-know-about-the-new-manipur-governor-11735090866904.html), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/morning-digest-december-25-2024/article69024239.ece)

President Droupadi Murmu appointed former Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla as the new Governor of Manipur, replacing Lakshman Prasad Acharya.
Bhalla's appointment comes during the ongoing conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur, which began after a rally by the All Tribal Students Union of Manipur (ATSUM) on May 3, 2023.
Bhalla, a retired IAS officer, has held various significant positions, including Union Home Secretary and Secretary in the Ministry of Power.

Source: Mint, The Hindu