Anusuiya Uikey

Anusuiya Uikey (born 10 April 1957) is a politician and currently serving as the governor of Chhattisgarh. She was elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Damua constituency in the 1985 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election as a member of the Indian National Congress. She became Minister for Women and Child Development in Arjun Singh cabinet. She became a member of Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in 2006.[1][2][3][4]

Anusuiya Uikey
6th Governor of Chhattisgarh
Assumed office
29 July 2019
Chief MinisterBhupesh Baghel
Preceded byAnandiben Patel
Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1985–1990
ConstituencyDamua constituency
Personal details
Born (1957-04-10) 10 April 1957
Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India
CitizenshipIndian
NationalityIndian
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
ResidenceRaj Bhavan, Raipur
Alma materM.A. (Economics), LL.B.
ProfessionAgriculturist and Social Worker

She was appointed as Governor of Chhattisgarh state on 16 July 2019.[5]

References

  1. "Senior tribal BJP leader Anusuiya Uikey appointed as Chhattisgarh Governor". India Today. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  2. "Anusuiya Uikey Is The New Governor Of Chattisgarh". Shethepeople. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  3. "Anusuiya Uikey appointed new governor of Chhattisgarh". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  4. "Profile on Rajya Sabha". Rajya Sabha. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  5. "Anysuya Uikey is new Chhattisgarh governor, Harishchandran to take charge of Andhra Pradesh". The Indian Express. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
Political offices
Preceded by
Anandiben Patel
Additional Charge
Govenror of Chhattisgarh
29 July 2019 – Present
Incumbent
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