February 03, 2024 / 03:28 PM IST

India News LIVE: Punjab Governor and Chandigarh administrator Banwarilal Purohit resigns

Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Banwarilal Purohit submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, citing private causes.

“Due to my personal reasons and certain other commitments, I tender my resignation from the post of governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh. Please accept the same and oblige,” Purohit wrote in his resignation letter.

Purohit had met Union Home Minister Amit Shah right here on Friday. (PTI)