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Indian politician (born 1934) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Biswabhusan Harichandan (born 3 August 1934)[2] is an Indian politician served as the 7th Governor of Chhattisgarh. He was former Governor of Andhra Pradesh from 2019 to early 2023.
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Biswabhusan Harichandan | |
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7th Governor of Chhattisgarh | |
In office 23 February 2023 [1] – 29 July 2024 | |
Chief Minister | Bhupesh Baghel Vishnu Deo Sai |
Preceded by | Anusuiya Uikey |
Succeeded by | Ramen Deka |
21st Governor of Andhra Pradesh | |
In office 24 July 2019 – 22 February 2023 | |
Chief Minister | Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy |
Preceded by | E. S. L. Narasimhan |
Succeeded by | Syed Abdul Nazeer |
Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1997–2009 | |
Constituency | Bhubaneswar Central |
In office 1990–1995 | |
Constituency | Chilika |
Cabinet Minister of Law, Revenue and Fisheries Government of Odisha | |
In office 2004–2009 | |
In office 1977–1980 | |
Constituency | Chilika |
Personal details | |
Born | (1934-08-03) 3 August 1934 (age 89) |
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse | Suprava Harichandran |
Children | Prithviraj Harichandan (son) |
Residence(s) | Raj Bhavan, Raipur, Chhatisgarh, India |
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Awards | Kalinga Ratna Award, 2021 |
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From 2004 to 2009, he was Minister of Law, Revenue and Fisheries, Government of Odisha.