Santosh Kumar Gangwar Sworn in as 12th Governor of Jharkhand
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Santosh Kumar Gangwar sworn in as the 12th Governor of Jharkhand |
| Date | July 31 |
| Predecessor | C.P. Radhakrishnan |
| Successor Role | Governor of Maharashtra |
| Age of Santosh Kumar Gangwar | 76 |
| Oath Administered by | Acting Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court Sujit Narayan Prasad |
| Venue | Ranchi |
| Attendees | Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Chief Secretary L. Khiage, other Ministers, and dignitaries |
| Political Journey | Started in 1984, MP from 1989 to 2019 (except 2009), 8-time BJP MP from Bareilly |
| Previous Roles | Minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi-led governments |
| Governor Appointment | Appointed by the President, term of five years, can resign or be removed by the President |