Vinai Kumar Saxena Gets J&K Lieutenant Governor Charge
Why in the news
A temporary administrative arrangement was made for Jammu and Kashmir in September 2026: the Ladakh Lieutenant Governor took on a second role.
Key facts
- The post of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor was placed under the additional charge of Vinai Kumar Saxena, who is the LG of Ladakh.
- The reason: Manoj Sinha, the regular holder, would be away.
- Saxena keeps his Ladakh post while carrying out the extra duties.
- One task: swearing in Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, the freshly appointed Chief Justice of the shared High Court for J&K and Ladakh.
Who is who
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Vinai Kumar Saxena | LG of Ladakh; additional charge of LG of J&K |
| Manoj Sinha | Incumbent LG of J&K, absent |
| Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati | New Chief Justice of the shared High Court |
Exam angle
- Who holds additional charge of J&K: the Ladakh LG.
- Who administers the oath to the High Court Chief Justice in this case: Saxena.
- Note that a single High Court serves both J&K and Ladakh.