The Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lt General (Retired) A K Singh, who holds additional charge of the gubernatorial post since July 17, 2014 (after his predecessor Virendra Kataria was removed from office on July 12 that year) has to be in Port Blair to participate in the Republic day celebrations and hence the CM hasbeen assigned the task.
Puducherry does not have a regular Lt Governor.
Rangasamy has also extended an invitation for the 'at home reception', slated to be held on Jan 26 at Rajnivas.
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