Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh have become Union Territories. Both new union territories have come into existence on 31 October. Simultaneously, Girish Chandra Murmu for Jammu Kashmir and Radha Krishna Mathur have been appointed as the new Lt Governor for Ladakh. Radha Krishna Mathur has been sworn in for the post by High Court Chief Justice Geeta Mittal. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Indus Culture Auditorium in Leh.
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Talking to the media, Radha Krishna Mathur said, "My goal will be to listen to the issues of the public and the public will set the priority. A historic step has been taken. I am happy that I got an opportunity to be a part of it." Radha Krishna Mathur is a 1977 batch IAS officer. He has held large positions like Principal Secretary, Information Commissioner.
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Lieutenant Governor Radha Krishna Mathur said that sensitive border areas will be looked into. He said, "I believe that there is a need to pay attention to border areas. In Ladakh, there will be a focus on border areas. The Government of India has already started many projects in Ladakh, we will try to increase them." He said that every problem of the people will be solved.