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Dhal Singh Bisen Sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor
Former Madhya Pradesh minister Dhal Singh Bisen brings decades of legislative experience as he succeeds Lt Gen Gurmit Singh after more than five years.
- On Monday, October 19, 2026, Dhal Singh Bisen took the oath as Governor of Uttarakhand at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun, administered by Acting Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court Manoj Kumar Tiwari.
- President Droupadi Murmu announced Bisen's appointment on October 12, 2026; the four-time MLA and former Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister brings decades of legislative experience in school education, transport, and mines.
- The new Governor succeeds Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh , who served for over five years, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan attending the swearing-in ceremony.
- Thanking President Murmu for the opportunity, Bisen described Uttarakhand as a 'Devbhoomi,' stating, "It is the land of the four sacred Dhams and is also home to other profoundly divine and holy sites, such as Adi Kailash and Jageshwar Dham."
- Outlining his governance priorities, Bisen said his objectives include "upholding constitutional values" and accelerating initiatives in healthcare, education, and tourism, while praising Uttarakhand's women as "empowered and inspiring.
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Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen was the Chairman of the Fourth State Finance Commission of Madhya Pradesh from 2011 to 2013. In 2019, he turned to parliamentary politics and was also a Lok Sabha MP from Balaghat till 2024.
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Dr Dhal Singh Bisen has been sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor. The oath of the office was administered to him by Acting Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, Manoj Kumar Tiwari, at the Lok Bhavan in Dehradun.
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Newly appointed Governor of Uttarakhand Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen has taken oath of office and secrecy.
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Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen has been sworn in as the new Governor of Uttarakhand. He took the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan.
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