Najma Heptulla News
BJP's La Ganesan was appointed as Governor of Manipur
He is a former RSS Pracharak
Former Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla had retired on August 10
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, opposition leader Okram Ibobi and several Ministers were present at the event.
"The national flag signifies a strong India and inspires patriotism, unity and integrity," stated the release.
After her new appointment, Heptulla will have to resign as Governor.
Nongthombam Biren Singh was unanimously elected leader of the BJP Legislature Party on Monday.
Four Naga People's Front (NPF) MLAs today met Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla and extended their support to the BJP for formation of the new government in the state.
Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla has asked incumbent Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh of the Congress to submit his resignation immediately.
Najma Heptulla, former Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was sworn-in on Sunday as the 18th Governor of Manipur.
Najma Heptulla will take oath as the Governor of Manipur on Sunday at Raj Bhavan here, officials said.
Najma Heptulla will be administered the oath of office by Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur R R Prasad at 11.30 AM tomorrow.
Former Union Minister Najma Heptulla, who resigned from the Union Ministry last month after crossing 75 years of age, has been appointed governor of Manipur.
Patel, who took over as Chief Minister in May 2014 from Modi, will cross the age bar of 75 years on November 21 this year as she was born in 1941.
Expressing her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving her the opportunity and honour to be in the Cabinet, Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla, who resigned yesterday, has said she will always be available for any responsibility given to her in the future, adding that she has resigned from her post due to personal reasons.
The Union Minister for Minority Affairs Dr. Najma Heptulla tendered her resignation to President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday.
Union Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla on Tuesday said that instilling a sense of security and confidence among the minorities has been the biggest achievement of her ministry.
The government favours a "carrot and stick" approach to prevent the spread of the Islamic State. Highly placed sources in the home ministry say the security agencies are keeping a strict vigil on the social media activity of the "potential targets" of terror modules.
Minister Najma Heptulla suggested that AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi could get a loan under the scheme if he applied for it in the name of a female kin.
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