New Delhi: Vinay Kumar Saxena has been appointed as the new LG of Delhi after the president Ram Nath Kovind accepted the resignation of Anil Baijal on Monday.
Vinai Kumar Saxena to be the Lt. Governor of Delhi with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office, reads a statement of Press Secretary to the President
— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2022
A statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan informed that President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted Baijal’s resignation and appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena as the new Lieutenant Governor. Baijal, who served as Delhi LG for five years and four months, resigned citing personal reasons.
“The President of India has been pleased to appoint Vinai Kumar Saxena to be the Lt Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office,” reads the statement.
Saxena took charge as Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries on October 27, 2015.
