La. Ganesan
La. Ganesan | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| 19thGovernor of Nagaland | |
| Assumed office 20 February 2023[1] | |
| Chief Minister | Neiphiu Rio |
| Preceded by | Jagdish Mukhi(additional charge) |
| 17thGovernor of Manipur | |
| In office 27 August 2021 – 19 February 2023 | |
| Chief Minister | N. Biren Singh |
| Preceded by | Ganga Prasad (additional charge) |
| Succeeded by | Anusuiya Uikey |
| Governor of West Bengal | |
Additional Charge | |
| In office 18 July 2022 – 17 November 2022 | |
| Chief Minister | Mamata Banerjee |
| Preceded by | Jagdeep Dhankhar |
| Succeeded by | C. V. Ananda Bose |
| Member of Parliament,Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 6 October 2016 – 2 April 2018 | |
| Leader of the House | Arun Jaitley |
| Preceded by | Najma Heptullah |
| Succeeded by | Kailash Soni |
| Constituency | Madhya Pradesh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1945 Thanjavur,Madras Presidency,British India(present-dayTamil Nadu,India) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Residence(s) | Raj Bhavan,Kohima,Nagaland,India |
| Education | S.S.L.C. |
| Profession | Politician |
La Ganesan Iyer(born 16 February 1945) is an Indian politician who serves as the 19thGovernor of Nagalandsince 20 February 2023. His previous tenures include as the 17thGovernor of Manipurbetween 27 August 2021 and 19 February 2023, theGovernor of West Bengal(Additional Charge) between 18 July 2022 and 17 November 2022. Before that, he was a member of theRajya SabhafromMadhya Pradesh.Ganesan is a senior leader of theBharatiya Janata Party[2]and a veteran of theRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
Early life
[edit]Ganesan was born on 16 February 1945 to Ilakumirakavan and Alamelu in aTamil Brahminfamily. He grew up with his brother after his father died at a young age. He joined theRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS), left his job without getting married, and returned to public life as a full-time activist.[3][4]
Political career
[edit]Before being appointed General Secretary of the TN BJP[clarification needed]unit, he was apracharakinRSS.[5]He escaped the police during theIndira Gandhigovernment's oppressiveEmergency,where many civil and political opponents to the Congress government were detained, and lived in hiding for about a year.[6]He then served as the National Secretary and as the Vice President of BJP.[7]He was selected as the President of BJP's Tamil Nadu state unit.
He is a former Member of Parliament inRajya Sabhaand replaced the former union ministerNajma Heptullaas a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha fromMadhya Pradesh.[8]
Speech about sacrificing Tamil Nadu
[edit]Ganesan's comments on protests started by locals against extraction ofhydrocarbonsat Neduvasal village in Tamil Nadu became controversial when he said, "There is nothing wrong in sacrificing a state for the welfare of the country."[9][10]
Governor of Manipur
[edit]On 22 August 2021, he was appointed the 17thGovernor of Manipurby President of India, ShriRam Nath Kovind.[11]He was sworn in as the 17th Governor of Manipur at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal on 27 August 2021. He was administered the oath of office by Honourable Chief Justice ofManipur High CourtPV Sanjay Kumar. Chief MinisterN. Biren Singh,ministers, and legislators were present in the ceremony. He served in the post until 12 February 2023, after whichAnusuiya Uikeywas appointed.
Attack on Kirubanidhi
[edit]Kirubanidhi, the first Dalit president of the BJP in Tamil Nadu, along with La. Ganesan, went toIndore,Madhya Pradesh,to participate in the BJP national council's meeting in 2003. After the meeting, La. Ganesan started verbally abusing Kirubanidhi by criticizing Kirubanidhi's caste. In an interview, Kirubanidhi said the fight was over the misuse of funds by La. Ganesan that he had pointed out.[12][6]
Additional charge as Governor of West Bengal
[edit]On 18 July 2022, Ganesan assumed the office ofGovernor of West Bengal,afterJagdeep Dhankharwas nominated as vice-presidential candidate by theNational Democratic Alliancecoalition.[13]
Ganesan received backlash for pushing Indian footballerSunil Chhetriout of aphoto opduring the presentation ceremony of2022 Durand Cup.[14]
Governor of Nagaland
[edit]On 20 February 2023, he was appointed the 19thGovernor of Nagalandby the President of India,Droupadi Murmu.
References
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- ^"BJP Leader La Ganesan Appointed as New Governor of Punjab".TheQuint.22 August 2021..
- ^"தலைவர் 11 தகவல்கள்: இல.கணேசன்".Hindu Tamil Thisai(in Tamil). 12 October 2018.Retrieved6 September2021.
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- ^"Munde lobbies for Mahajan's post, but RSS has other plans".The Indian Express.13 May 2006.Retrieved9 January2014.
- ^abசுதா, ஐஷ்வர்யா (22 August 2021)."தஞ்சாவூர் கணேசன் மணிப்பூர் ஆளுநரான கதை!".tamil.abplive.Retrieved16 October2021.
- ^"By elevating Ganesan, BJP hopes to strengthen State unit".The Indian Express.1 February 2006.Retrieved9 January2014.
- ^"Rajya Sabha: BJP's iLa Ganesan elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal News - Times of India".The Times of India.6 October 2016.
- ^"ஹைட்ரோ கார்பன் திட்டம் குறித்து பொன்.ராதாகிருஷ்ணன், இல.கணேசன் கருத்து".Hindu Tamil Thisai(in Tamil). 26 February 2017.Retrieved16 October2021.
- ^"La Ganesan, ex-RSS pracharak and Tamil Nadu BJP chief, made Manipur governor".Hindustan Times.22 August 2021.Retrieved16 October2021.
- ^"Senior BJP leader La. Ganesan appointed as new governor of Manipur".outlookindia.Retrieved22 August2021.
- ^Vignessh (13 March 2020)."Will BJP's Murugan experiment go the Kirubanidhi way?".The Federal.Retrieved10 August2020.
- ^Bureau, The Hindu (18 July 2022)."La. Ganesan takes oath as West Bengal governor".The Hindu.ISSN0971-751X.Retrieved17 November2022.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^"WB governor slammed for 'pushing' Sunil Chhetri during presentation ceremony | Football News".The Times of India.PTI. 19 September 2022.Retrieved20 September2022.