Bhubaneswar: Professor Ganeshi Lal has been appointed as the new Governor of Odisha.
His appointment was approved by President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday.
Ganeshi Lal, who was the state president of BJP Haryana Unit, will take charge from Satya Pal Malik soon. His tenure will be effective from the date he assumes office, sources said.
The BJP MLA from Sirsa was the food and supplies minister in the Haryana government.
Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik was given the additional charge of Odisha after completion of the five-year tenure of SC Jamir on March 21.
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