Jishnu Dev Varma Appointed as New Telangana Governor

Former Tripura Deputy CM Jishnu Dev Varma has been appointed as the new governor of Telangana. This announcement was preceded by calls from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy. Dev Varma, the first person from Tripura to hold such a position, will take oath on July 31.

In a surprising yet historic move, Jishnu Dev Varma, former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura, has been appointed as the new governor of Telangana. This notable announcement occurred after back-to-back calls he received from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Dev Varma, who lost the assembly election from Charilam in Tripura last year, marks the first instance of a person from Tripura being appointed as a state's governor. Speaking to reporters, he expressed his readiness to undertake his new responsibilities.

He emphasized his commitment to ensuring that the Constitution functions appropriately in coordination with the state's chief minister. Dev Varma will formally assume his gubernatorial duties on July 31. His appointment is seen as a testament to Prime Minister Modi's care for Tripura, highlighting the ongoing relationship and support the central government extends to the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)