Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon recently passed away after being on a ventilator for many days. The BJP stalwart had been admitted to Medanta Hospital in Uttar Pradesh's capital on June 11 after suffering breathing problems and other complications. He had been 85.
In view of his worsening health, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel had been given the additional charge of Madhya Pradesh last month. Now, on Friday, President Ram Nath Kovind appointed her as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. Patel will continue to discharge the functions of the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, in addition to her own duties, until regular arrangements for the office are made.
Lalji Tandon had taken charge as the Madhya Pradesh Governor on July 29, 2019. A former legislator, he had been the governor of Bihar before that. Tandon had an impressive political career spanning several decades. He had served as a councillor, an Uttar Pradesh Minister and a member of Parliament from Lucknow.
(With inputs from agencies)
