Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain sworn in as Bihar Governor
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Why in news
Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain was sworn in as the Governor of Bihar by Patna High Court Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo.
Background
Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain replaced Arif Mohammed Khan as the Governor of Bihar. He previously served as the chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir and a member of the National Disaster Management Authority.
Facts for Prelims
- PostLt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain: Governor of Bihar as of March 14, 2026
- PostSangam Kumar Sahoo: Chief Justice of Patna High Court
- FactSyed Ata Hasnain previously served as a member of the National Disaster Management Authority
- PlaceLok Bhavan: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony in Bihar
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional role and discretionary powers of the Governor in the Indian federal structure, highlighting the balance between the state executive and the Union.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional friction: Conflict between the Governor's role as a Union agent and the state's executive autonomy
- Discretionary powers: Ambiguity in the Governor's role during hung assemblies or political transitions
Keywords: Constitutional head · Federalism · Discretionary powers · State Executive · Union-State relations
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