President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit to discharge the functions of the Governor of Punjab, in addition to his own duties, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communiqué said today.
The Presidential order will be effective from the date Purohit assumes charge of the office of the Governor of Punjab until regular arrangements are made.
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The President has also been pleased to appoint Purohit to be the Administrator of Union Territory of Chandigarh, in addition to his duties as Governor of Punjab, the communiqué said.