Why in News?
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dinesh Sharma as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Key Details
- Sharma previously served as Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (2017–22) and as Mayor of Lucknow.
- He was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh in 2023.
- As Lieutenant Governor, he will serve as the constitutional/administrative head of the Union Territory on behalf of the President.
Exam Connect
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands → Union Territory → administered by the President through a Lieutenant Governor under Article 239
- Dinesh Sharma → former Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh