Kiran Bedi removed as Puducherry Governor

Puducherry, 16/2: In a major turn of events President Ram Nath Kovind has removed Dr. Kiran Bedi as Lieutenant-Governor of Puducherry.

He appointed Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana, to discharge the functions of the Lieutenant-Governor of Puducherry, in addition to her own duties, with effect from the date she assumes charge of her office.