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Kiran Bedi, who was removed as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry , said that the ‘Team Raj Nivas’ diligently worked to serve the larger public interest in the union territory during her tenure.
government of India for a lifetime experience in serving Puducherry as its Lieutenant Governor. I also thank all who worked with me closely. I can say with a deep sense of satisfaction that during this tenure ‘Team Raj Nivas’ diligently worked to serve the larger public interest,” she said in an open letter .
“Whatever was done was a sacred duty, fulfilling my constitutional and moral responsibility. Puducherry has a very bright future. It’s now in the hands of the people. Wishing for a prosperous Puducherry,” Bedi added.
After Bedi was removed from her post by President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan was directed to discharge functions of the Lieutenant-Governor of Puducherry, in addition to her own duties, until a new appointment was made, a statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
