Lalji Tandon

Belonging to the Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L K Advani era of BJP leaders, Tandon (85), who died at a hospital in Lucknow early Tuesday, proved himself as an able administrator during his decades-long political career in Uttar Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon passes away at 85

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon had been ill for over a month. His health condition had worsened on July 16. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel had been given additional charge of Madhya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh Governor: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel takes additional charge

Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Ajay Kumar Mittal administered the oath of office to Patel in the presence of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, some other state politicians and officials

Digvijay Singh meets MP governor Lalji Tandon, says its 'courtesy' visit

Talking to reporters after meeting the governor, Singh said he had known Tandon for the last many years and that they did not discuss politics.

MP Guv Lalji Tandon delivers brief address; calls for upholding norms

Before leaving the House, the governor urged the legislators to follow the Constitutional traditions, maintain dignity of democracy and act peacefully in the current situation prevailing in the state.

Madhya Pradesh crisis: Uncertainty looms over trust vote today

Governor Lalji Tandon had on Saturday night directed Chief Minister Kamal Nath to seek a trust vote in the House immediately after he delivers his customary address on the first day of the Budget session beginning Monday.

Only raising of hands allowed during trust vote: MP governor

Notably, in his letter to the CM ordering a trust vote on Saturday, the governor had directed that the division of votes during the floor test be conducted only by pressing the button (through the electronic voting system) and by no other way.

Madhya Pradesh Governor expels 6 Congress rebels from Cabinet

Lalji Tandon expelled the six Congress leader based on the recommendation of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath

Ready for floor test; 22 MLAs held captive: Kamal Nath to governor

Nath, whose government is teetering on the brink of a collapse following the rebellion, reached Raj Bhavan late Friday morning to meet Tandon, who arrived here on Thursday night from Lucknow.

New industries in Madhya Pradesh have to employ 70% local youth: Governor

Giving a speech at the Republic Day function here, he also said that the state government was focusing on food processing, new renewable energy, logistics, mining, cloth and garment industries to enhance investment.