Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen Takes Oath as the New Governor of Uttarakhand

Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen has taken charge as the new Governor of Uttarakhand. He replaces Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd.), who held the post for more than five years. The appointment brings an experienced Madhya Pradesh leader to the state’s top constitutional office.

Dhal Singh Bisen Was Sworn In as the Governor of Uttarakhand on October 19, 2026

The swearing-in took place on Monday, October 19, at the Lok Bhavan in Dehradun. Acting Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, Manoj Kumar Tiwari, administered the oath of office and secrecy to him.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, members of his cabinet and Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan attended the ceremony, along with several other senior officials.

Dhal Singh Bisen succeeds Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh

Bisen succeeds Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd.), whose tenure as Governor lasted over five years. The change in office came a week after the new appointment was announced.

Political Background of Dhal Singh Bisen

Dhal Singh Bisen comes from Madhya Pradesh and has decades of legislative and administrative experience. His political journey includes:

• Four-time MLA
• Former Member of Parliament from Balaghat
• Cabinet minister in the Madhya Pradesh government
• Handled key departments such as school education, forest, transport and mines

This mix of law-making and governance experience is why his appointment is being noted.

President Droupadi Murmu Appointed Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen

President Droupadi Murmu announced his appointment as Governor of Uttarakhand on October 12, 2026. Under Article 155 of the Constitution, the Governor of a state is appointed by the President. The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister and the council of ministers run the government. The new Governor formally begins his term only after taking the oath, which is usually administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court.

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