President Droupadi Murmu on March 19 gave Jharkhand Govenor C.P. Radhakrishnan additional charge of Telangana and Puducherry after accepting the resignation of Tamilisai Soundararajan who had stepped down from these posts.
“The President of India is also pleased to appoint Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Governor of Jharkhand to discharge the functions of the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry in addition to his own duties, until regular arrangements are made,” a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said.
On March 18,Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned amid speculation that she could contest Lok Sabha election on a BJP ticket. Ms. Soundararajan is said to be a contender for the Chennai South seat.