Biswabhusan Harichandan
Biswabhusan Harichandan (born 3 August 1934)[2] is an Indian politician. In July 2019, he became the 23rd Governor of Andhra Pradesh. In 2023, he became the 7th Governor of Chhattisgarh.
Biswabhusan Harichandan | |
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.jpg) Harichandan in 2023 | |
| 7th Governor of Chhattisgarh | |
| In office 23 February 2023 [1] – 29 July 2024 | |
| Chief Minister | Bhupesh Baghel Vishnu Deo Sai |
| Preceded by | Anusuiya Uikey |
| Succeeded by | Ramen Deka |
| 21st Governor of Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 24 July 2019 – 22 February 2023 | |
| Chief Minister | Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy |
| Preceded by | E. S. L. Narasimhan |
| Succeeded by | Syed Abdul Nazeer |
| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1997–2009 | |
| Constituency | Bhubaneswar Central |
| In office 1990–1995 | |
| Constituency | Chilika |
| Cabinet Minister of Law, Revenue and Fisheries Government of Odisha | |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| In office 1977–1980 | |
| Constituency | Chilika |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 August 1934 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Suprava Harichandan |
| Children | Prithviraj Harichandan (son) |
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| Awards | Kalinga Ratna Award, 2021 |
References
- ↑ "Harichandan to swear-in on February 23", Lalluram English, 19 February 2023
- ↑ "BJP veteran Harichandan named Andhra governor". Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/bjp-veteran-harichandan-named-andhra-governor/articleshow/70251551.cms. Retrieved 17 July 2019.