India: Punjab governor resigns in a sudden move, cites 'personal reasons'
Punjab's former governor Banwarilal Purohit.
In a sudden move, the governor of the Indian state of Punjab Banwarilal Purohit resigned citing “personal reasons and certain other commitments". The resignation of Purohit came a day after he met Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
"Due to my 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," wrote Purohit, in his letter which he submitted to the President.
Spat between Governor and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
The governor submitted his resignation days after getting engaged in a bitter war of words with state Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
)
Trump announces 200% tariff on generic drugs: Here's what it means for 'Pharmacy of the World' India
)
FBI arrests alleged $547mn medicare fraud fugitive after 3-year global manhunt
)
'What is wrong...': Anna Hazare breaks silence on Sonam Wangchuk's protest, makes an appeal to Centre
)
'Criticising him after two or three matches isn't justified': Sikandar Raza backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
)
UP BTech gold medalist dies by suicide after failing in nearly 50 govt job attempts, leaves note for father
)
‘Centre had no interest in having a debate’: LoP Rahul Gandhi demands resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, Amit Shah
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
World's top 7 most liveable cities in 2026 — Check where India and Pakistan stand
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why US fighter jets use seamless bubble canopies compared to Russian jets
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New OTT releases this week (July 20-26, 2026): Musafir Cafe, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, 72 Hours- 5 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
Preity Zinta backs Sonam Wangchuk and CJP student protests, urges activist to end fast
)
‘He's the architect of the genocide against Palestinians’: Mamdani repeats Netanyahu will be arrested if he visits US
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
FIFA World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: The best XI that ruled football’s biggest stage
)
'We acted immediately...': Indian PM Modi breaks silence on paper leaks as NEET protest, calls for Education Minister's resignation grows
)
Salman Khan breaks silence on health concerns after viral Mumbai appearance
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Eyes before weapons': How the S-400's radar network works
)
'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters with most runs in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is
)
'There is no need for...': PM Modi takes a veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi, sends big message amid Parliament March
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the F-22’s cockpit glass is thicker than a standard fighter jet
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
2026 FIFA World Cup awards: Full list of Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and every major winner
)
Indus treaty can no longer function in its current form, says India; plans 5,500 mw of new J&K hydro projects
)
JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital: Report
)
3.5-million-year-old mystery creature found in Japan is a 'giant' never seen before
)
YouTube cracks down on AI slop, but didn't it help create the monster? Your channel will be demonetised if...
)
Donald Trump heading for a tough midterm elections as approval ratings fall
)
Student union leaders call off hunger strike at Jantar Mantar after civil society appeal, but protest continues
)
'Guru is the...': Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shares message on education amid calls for his resignation
)
Sonam Wangchuk's connection with George Soros and Ford Foundation explained!
)
'George Soros playbook': Understanding the foreign funding network around Sonam Wangchuk
Last year in August, a letter was sent to the chief minister in which the governor had warnedthat he could suggest imposition of President's rule in the state and also start criminal proceedings if no replies were given to his letters.
Governor Purohit, in his latest communication to Mann, reiterated that he was not receiving any replies from him on his previous letters, and further threatened to send a report to the president on "failure of constitutional mechanism".
Watch:AAP leaders claim party Chief Arvind Kejriwal could be arrested today, ED refutes claim
While CM Mannreplying to the letter claimed that thegovernor had "threatened the peace-loving people" of the state and that the law and order situation in the state was in complete control.
On August 31, 2021, Purohit took charge as the Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator.
Purohit had served as MP thrice from Nagpur (twice from the Congress and once from the BJP) and was appointed as Tamil Nadugovernor in 2016 and Assamgovernor in 2017.
The governor's resignation also comes after the Chandigarh mayoral elections in whichallegations of rigging were raised by the ruling AAP party, which has alsomoved the Supreme Court in this regard, seeking an early decision on its plea.
(With inputs from agencies)