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Anusuiya Uikey appointed as Governor of Chhattisgarh
Anusuiya Uikey appointed as Governor of Chhattisgarh: Details, Career Highlights
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Anusuiya Uikey as the Governor of Chhattisgarh on 16th July 2019.
Anusuiya Uikey appointment will take effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective office.
Anusuiya Uikey will replace Anandiben Patel who is serving as the Governor of Chhatisgarh since 2018.
Anusuiya Uikey (62-years-old) is a member of the BJP and has been an MP in the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh.
Anusuiya Uikey has previously held the post of Minister for Women and Child Development in the Madhya Pradesh government.
Anusuiya Uikey has worked for justice to women, especially tribal women and finding solutions to their problems.
Anusuiya Uikey has also worked for awareness of the rights of tribal women leading to their empowerment.
Chhattisgarh
Formation: 1st November 2000
Capitals: Raipur and Bilaspur (Judiciary)
Largest City: Raipur
Districts: 27
Governor: Anusuiya Uikey (2019)
Chief Minister: Bhupesh Baghel
