Former Indian Army officer Syed Ata Hasnain took the oath of office and secrecy as the new governor of Bihar. Chief Justice of the Patna High Court administered the oath during the ceremony.

Syed Ata Hasnain sworn in as Bihar Governor marks an important leadership change in the state. He replaced Arif Mohammad Khan, who previously held the constitutional post.

The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, deputy chief ministers, ministers, and several senior government officials. Many leaders congratulated the new governor and expressed hope that his experience would help the state move forward.

Hasnain served in the Indian Army for nearly four decades and held several important positions during his military career. His appointment brings a decorated military leader to one of the top constitutional roles in Bihar.

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According to reports, Bihar gets new governor before the state decides on its next chief minister. Hasnain will replace Arif Mohammed Khan, who served as the governor for about 14 months.

Syed Ata Hasnain is expected to reach Patna around 12 March. After his arrival, he will take oath as the Governor at Raj Bhavan. The Chief Justice of the Patna High Court will administer the oath during the ceremony. Officials say the swearing-in program may take place on 13 March, though the final date is yet to be confirmed.

Hasnain served nearly four decades in the Indian Army. He also led the strategic Chinar Corps in Jammu and Kashmir during his military career.

His appointment comes at a time when Bihar’s political situation remains active and discussions about the next chief minister continue.

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Arif Mohammad Khan took oath as the 42nd Governor of Bihar on 2 January 2025, replacing Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. During his time in office, he focused on improving the functioning of universities and asked institutions to regularize academic and examination schedules.

Despite the short tenure, Arif Mohammad Khan Bihar Governor maintained good relations with both ruling and opposition leaders. He regularly met political leaders and often spoke about Bihar’s rich history and culture during public events.

The central government recently appointed retired Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain as the new Governor of Bihar. His appointment came as part of a broader reshuffle of governors in several states.

In the past decade, Bihar has seen frequent changes in the governor’s post, with seven governors serving during this period.

Many observers now speculate about the political and administrative reasons behind the sudden transition.

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Syed Ata Hasnain new Governor of Bihar served in the Indian Army for nearly four decades before retiring in 2013 as Military Secretary. During his career, he commanded several key formations, including the Army’s 15 Corps in Jammu and Kashmir.

Born into a military family, Hasnain is the son of Major General Syed Mahdi Hasnain. He studied at Sherwood College in Nainital and later earned a History degree from Delhi University. He also attended prestigious institutions such as King’s College London and the Royal College of Defence Studies.

After retirement, he served as Chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir and worked with the National Disaster Management Authority. He is widely known for his strategic thinking and contributions to national security discussions.

With his leadership experience and policy knowledge, Hasnain is expected to play an important role in Bihar’s governance.

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