K Kailashnathan to be Sworn in as Puducherry Lt Governor

Retired IAS officer K Kailashnathan will be taking the oath as the Lt Governor of Puducherry. The ceremony will be held at Raj Nivas, with Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court D Krishnakumar administering the oath. Kailashnathan will be the 25th Lt Governor of Puducherry.

Retired IAS officer K Kailashnathan is set to take the oath as the new Lt Governor of Puducherry at a ceremony scheduled for Wednesday at Raj Nivas.

The oath of office will be administered by Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court D Krishnakumar, according to official sources.

Kailashnathan will become the 25th Lt Governor of Puducherry, filling a position that has been under additional charge since 2021 following the departure of former IPS officer Kiran Bedi. The swearing-in ceremony will take place tomorrow at 11:20 am.

(With inputs from agencies.)