La Ganesh has been given additional charge of West Bengal.

New Delhi: Manipur Governor Law Ganesan has been given additional charge of West Bengal.

La Ganesan has been given the additional charge of West Bengal after President Ram Nath Kovind accepted the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Governor of West Bengal.

Jagdeep Dhankhar is contesting for the post of Vice President of India as the NDA candidate.
“The President of India has accepted the resignation of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Governor of West Bengal,” a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said.

It further stated that the President has been pleased to appoint Governor of Manipur La Ganesan to perform the duties of Governor of West Bengal, apart from making formal arrangements from the date of assuming charge of his post.

“The President of India has accepted the resignation of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Governor of West Bengal,” a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda announced that Jagdeep Dhankhar will be the NDA’s candidate for the vice-presidential election.

Congratulating Dhunkhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Kisanputra Jagdeep Dhunkhar ji is known for his humility. He brings with him a distinguished legal, legislative and gubernatorial career. He has always worked for the welfare of farmers, youth, women and underprivileged people. Glad he will be our VP candidate.