Dhal Singh Bisen sworn in as ninth Governor of Uttarakhand
Why in the news
Dr Dhal Singh Bisen was sworn in as the Governor of Uttarakhand on 19 October 2026 at Lok Bhawan in Dehradun. The Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court administered the oath of office and secrecy.
Key facts
- Appointment: made by President Droupadi Murmu on 12 October 2026, through a Rashtrapati Bhavan release.
- Ninth Governor of Uttarakhand.
- Predecessor: Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd), who had held the post since 15 September 2021, for over five years.
- Oath ceremony: attended by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other dignitaries.
About Dhal Singh Bisen
- Former Member of Parliament from Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, in the 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024).
- Elected four times to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- Cabinet minister in Madhya Pradesh in 2003-2005, handling portfolios such as forests, transport and mines.
- An Ayurvedic practitioner by profession.
Constitutional provisions on the Governor
| Article | Provision |
|---|---|
| 153 | A Governor for each state; one person may serve two or more states |
| 155 | Appointed by the President by warrant under hand and seal |
| 156 | Holds office during the President’s pleasure; usual term five years |
| 157 | Must be an Indian citizen aged at least 35 |
Exam angle
- Uttarakhand Governor: Dr Dhal Singh Bisen (ninth); predecessor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd).
- Oath given by the Chief Justice of the state High Court, at Lok Bhawan, Dehradun.
- Governor is appointed by the President under Article 155.