New Delhi: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma was on Saturday appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
"The President of India is pleased to appoint Dr Dinesh Sharma as Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a communique issued late Saturday night.
Sharma, 62, had earlier served as deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. His Rajya Sabha term was scheduled to end on November 25. He is also the vice-chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
