Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Rajendra Saxena Assigned Additional Charge of Jammu & Kashmir

The Union Government has appointed Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Rajendra Kumar Saxena to also oversee the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Saxena will retain his duties in Ladakh while taking on the additional responsibilities for J&K, ensuring continuity of administration across both territories. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, aims to streamline governance until a permanent appointment is made. Observers note that holding dual charges is a common practice in the centre's administrative arrangements, allowing experienced officials to manage transitional periods efficiently.