Another round of governor reshuffle likely

Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir could be next in line after governors in eight states and one UT changed

- RAJESH KUMAR THAKUR

THE late Saturday night gubernatorial rejig for eight states and a UT has surprised many in the NDA circles. While states like Maharashtra and Assam got their governors changed, Uttar Pradesh remained untouched despite the likely end of the incumbent governor's term this month.

As per official communiqué, these appointments will take effect from the date the appointees will assume charge.

Sources, however, said another round of gubernatorial reshuffle is likely for Uttar Pradesh, J&K and some southern states. They also indicated that almost all governor appointees are likely to assume their charge in 3-4 days in pollbound states such as Maharashtra and Jharkhand.