Uttar Pradesh Governor B L Joshi on Monday took additional charge of Uttarakhand as incumbent Margaret Alva has gone on a month-long leave.Joshi was administered the oath of office of Governor by Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court Barin Ghosh at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Dehra Dun on Monday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank along with his cabinet colleagues, besides prominent personalities were also present during the ceremony.Joshi had held the post of the state Governor from October 2007 to August 2009 also.