Amaravati, Jul 26 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday congratulated veteran leader P Ashok Gajapathi Raju on being sworn in as the new Governor of Goa.
Naidu lauded Raju’s democratic approach and integrity, noting that he has upheld the dignity of every office he has held.
"I extend my congratulations to Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju on being sworn in as the new Governor of Goa," Naidu posted on X, adding that he hoped Raju would carry out his new responsibilities with the same dedication and impartiality, setting a strong example.
Raju (74), a senior Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader from Andhra Pradesh, succeeds P S Sreedharan Pillai as the Governor of Goa.
A seasoned politician, Raju served as the Union Minister of Civil Aviation from May 2014 to March 2018 and has held several ministerial positions in the Andhra Pradesh government.
The oath of office was administered to Raju by Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Alok Aradhe, at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. Outgoing governor Pillai was given a formal farewell on July 24.