Lakshman Prasad Acharya was sworn in as the Governor of Manipur on July 31, 2024, following his appointment as the Governor of Assam the previous day. His arrival in Imphal was marked by a warm reception from high-ranking officials, including Chief Minister N Biren Singh and various ministers. Acharya's dual role comes as the central government aims to leverage his leadership to promote peace in the strife-torn state of Manipur. The outgoing Governor, Anusuiya Uikey, was thanked for her efforts in restoring peace during her tenure. Acharya brings prior experience from his role as Governor of Sikkim and as a former member of the Uttar Pradesh legislative council. His appointment signals the government's intent to stabilize governance in both Assam and Manipur under BJP leadership.