Vinai Kumar Saxena to handle J-K LG duties during Sinha's leave

President Draupadi Murmu has appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, to discharge the functions of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir during Manoj Sinha's absence on leave. The appointment, effective during Manoj Sinha's leave, was announced by the Press Information Bureau. Saxena will carry out the duties of the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor alongside his existing responsibilities in Ladakh. ADVERTISEMENT Stay connected Make The News Mill your preferred source See more TNM stories when you search for news on Google. Add TNM on Google This temporary arrangement ensures the continued administration of Jammu and Kashmir while Sinha is away. Manoj Sinha has held the post of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir since August 2020, having previously served as a Union Minister with multiple key portfolios in the Central government. Vinai Kumar Saxena was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh in February 2023. Prior to this, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi from May 2022 to February 2023 and has held various administrative and public positions. ADVERTISEMENT The additional charge given to Saxena will last until Sinha resumes his duties as Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor. The Union Territory administration continues to manage governance, development, and the implementation of government schemes during this period. The assignment of Saxena's additional responsibilities does not alter Manoj Sinha's existing appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.