New Raj Bhavan occupants

From retired defence personnel to seasoned politicians, the new governors and lieutenant governor announced by the President come from varied backgrounds

BANWARILAL PUROHIT: Tamil Nadu governor Became an MLA in 1978, and a minister in 1982. Credited with revival of ‘The Hitavada’, Gopal Krishna Gokhalefounded English daily

Admiral (Retd) DEVENDRA KUMAR JOSHI: L-G Andaman and Nicobar

Chief of naval staff from 2012 to 2014, recepient of param vishist seva medal and other awards

GANGA PRASAD: Meghalaya Governor He started his political career in 1994 after being elected as the member of the legislative council in Bihar. He served as an MLC for 18 years and was the leader of the BJP in the council and subsequently the deputy leader.

SATYA PAL MALIK: Bihar governor A former union minister, BJP’s national vice-president was a two-term Rajya Sabha MP. Holds BSc, LLB degrees and is also an agriculturist, active social worker

Professor JAGDISH MUKHI: Assam governor An alumnus of Delhi University’s SRCC, he took to active politics during Emergency. Was the leader of opposition in Delhi assembly from 1998-2008 Brig (Retd) BD MISHRA: Arunachal Pradesh governor: Was the commander of NSG counterhijack task force that successfully executed the rescue of the hijacked Indian Airlines aircraft in Amritsar on April 24, 1993. He served in the 1962 war with China and in the 1971 war