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Bihar gets new Excellency Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain takes oath, know the full story of his brilliant military career

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News India Live, Digital Desk: located in patna Lok Bhawan Take in a dignified ceremony held in. General Syed Ata Hasnain was administered the oath of office and secrecy. He is going to become the Governor of Bihar First former army officer Are. They Arif Mohammad Khan He has replaced VP, whose tenure had ended recently.

Highlights of the swearing in ceremony (The Ceremony)

Who administered the oath: Chief Justice of Patna High Court Sangam Kumar Saho He administered the oath to him in the historic premises of Raj Bhavan.

Major presence: Chief Minister at the function Nitish KumarDeputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar and many cabinet ministers and senior officials were present.

Greetings: After taking the oath, the Governor was given a ‘Guard of Honour’. The Chief Minister presented him a bouquet and wished him good luck for the new term.

Who are you? General Syed Ata Hasnain? (Who is Syed Ata Hasnain?)

Syed Ata Hasnain has had a glorious career in the Indian Army spanning almost 40 years:

Important commands: He took over the most important role of the army in Kashmir. 15 Corps (Srinagar based Chinar Corps) Took command of. Apart from this he also led 21 Corps (Strike Formation).

Military Secretary: Before retirement, he was posted on an important post like ‘Military Secretary’ of the Indian Army.

Education and Experience: He was educated at St. Stephen’s College (Delhi) and King’s College London. He is considered an expert in strategic matters and has also been a member of NDMA.

award: He has been honored many times by the President for his services.

Why is this appointment important for Bihar?

Disaster Management: Bihar faces natural disasters like floods every year. The state can benefit from Hasnain’s experience in NDMA in disaster management strategies.

Administrative Experience: A person with a disciplined military background becoming Governor is expected to improve coordination and administrative discipline between the Raj Bhavan and the government.

Youth Inspiration: He has always been active in education and skill development among the youth, which can prove to be positive for a youth dominated state like Bihar.