Farewell to former Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal

Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal is set to leave the state today, reports said on Friday.

A farewell ceremony was organized in his honor at Raj Bhavan/Governor House, Bhubaneswar.

Here let us tell you that he was given a guard of honor at Raj Bhavan. Many dignitaries were present on this occasion.

Here let us tell you that after the guard of honour, the Governor will leave for Bhubaneswar’s Biju Patnaik International Airport.

Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal has made his special identity as the people’s Governor. During his tenure of 5 years and 5 months, he has left his special mark in Odisha.

It is true that the Governor was leading a simple life. Professor Ganeshi Lal always liked meeting people. That is why he is being called the Governor of the people of Odisha.

Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal toured the entire state of Odisha and was not limited to Raj Bhavan. He mingled with people from all walks of life. The former Governor of Odisha was a patron of arts and culture.

Professor Ganeshi Lal was fond of music, he became everyone’s favorite by singing Bande Utkal Janani, Odisha anthem. In other states of the country, disputes often arise between the Governor and the government.

But this was not seen in the case of Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal. Be it the government party or the opposition party, he had a good rapport with everyone. He has completed his tenure very easily and unopposed.

On May 25, 2018, Professor Ganeshi Lal was appointed as the 25th Governor of Odisha. As Chancellor of the University, he has done many notable works. His wife Sushila Devi died during the Covid pandemic in Odisha. Even that day the Governor had given priority to his work.

Simple, soft-spoken and beloved by the people of Odisha, he holds a special place in everyone’s hearts. He regularly visited educational institutions and interacted with students. His relationship with the people of Odisha was very special.

He was very fond of Achyut Samant, founder of KIIT and KISS. Odisha has had many governors before, but Professor Ganesh Lal has left a special mark during his tenure.

It is noteworthy that Governor Professor Ganesh Lal was very fond of children. He set an example for others. He always arrived as a guest on time and before the arrival of the minister. After getting a new Governor, the people of Odisha are wondering whether he will be able to match the charisma of Professor Ganeshi Lal.