Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen, the newly appointed Governor of Uttarakhand, will assume office on October 19, 2026.
Dehradun: A heartfelt farewell was given to outgoing Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) by the Raj Bhawan family. On this occasion, officials and staff of the Raj Bhawan presented him with a memento, expressing their respect and gratitude toward him.
On this occasion, the Governor said that he did not even realize how the five years in Uttarakhand flew by. He stated that this period has been the most special and memorable phase of his life. He noted that during his long tenure in the military, opportunities to interact with people were relatively limited, but as Governor, he got the opportunity to openly meet and converse with people from various sections of society and learn from their experiences.
The Governor shared that he learned a great deal in Uttarakhand. The affection, warmth, and cooperation of the people here will always remain memorable to him. He added that throughout this time, he continuously wrote down his experiences and thoughts, which enabled him to compile numerous lessons and memories.
Expressing gratitude to all officers and staff, the Governor said that everyone at the Raj Bhawan worked with a spirit of teamwork, mutual coordination, and dedication. He stated that the moments spent with the Raj Bhawan family and the memories associated with this place will forever remain in his heart.
Officers and staff shared their experiences and memories with the Governor. Secretary to the Governor Shri Ravinath Raman, Additional Secretary Smt. Reena Joshi, and all other officials and staff of the Raj Bhawan were present on the occasion.
