Jammu & Kashmir Was ‘Problematic’

Former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik, who was sworn-in as the Governor of Goa on Sunday here, described Kashmir as a “problematic” place and added, that he was looking forward to a more peaceful and relaxed stint in the coastal state. Malik was sworn-in as Governor of Goa, by Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court Pradeep Nandrajog in a formal ceremony at Raj Bhavan near Panaji on Sunday. Malik was appointed as the Governor of Goa by President Ram Nath Kovind on October 25. He replaces Mridula Sinha, whose tenure expired on August 31.

Speaking to reporters soon after he was sworn-in, Malik said that he had “successfully” handled all issues in his previous stint as Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, which he described as a “problematic” place. “I have come from Kashmir which is known to be a very problematic place. I have dealt there successfully and handled all the issues successfully there. Now, it is a peaceful and good place which has been progressing. And the leadership here is noncontroversial. They are doing work very well,” Malik said. Speaking about his new assignment as Governor of Goa, Malik also said that he looked forward to a more “peaceful and relaxed” tenure. “So I feel that I would be spending time here in a much peaceful and relaxed way,” Malik said.