Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain Sworn in as Governor

Patna : Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain took oath as the new governor of Bihar on Saturday. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Patna High Court Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo at a ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan.
Hasnain succeeds Arif Mohammed Khan as the state’s constitutional head. The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his cabinet colleagues, senior officials, and other dignitaries.
A distinguished army officer, Hasnain’s last posting in uniform was as Military Secretary of the Indian Army, overseeing senior-level personnel management. Earlier, he commanded the 15 Corps in Jammu & Kashmir, a key operational formation.
His appointment comes at a crucial time in Bihar, and Hasnain is expected to bring his extensive administrative and leadership experience to the gubernatorial office.