Anandiben Patel to take oath as Madhya Pradesh governor today: Sources

Following the illness of incumbent governor Lalji Tandon, official sources have confirmed that Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel will take oath as Madhya Pradesh Governor at Raj Bhavan at 4.30 PM today.

Bhopal: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel will take oath as Madhya Pradesh Governor on Wednesday, official sources said here. Patel was given additional charge as Madhya Pradesh governor following the illness of incumbent governor Lalji Tandon.

Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Ajay Kumar Mittal will administer her oath at a simple function at Raj Bhavan at 4.30 PM, sources added.

Reportedly, Tandon was admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Lucknow with breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever.

"The President of India is pleased to appoint Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh to discharge the functions of the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, in addition to her own duties, during the absence on leave of Lalji Tandon, Governor of Madhya Pradesh," the statement from Rashtrapati Bhawan stated on Sunday.

Patel, incidentally, had served as Madhya Pradesh governor before her appointment as Uttar Pradesh governor.

(With inputs from PTI)