By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: Following the footsteps of President Pranab Mukherjee, the newly appointed Governor of Meghalaya Dr KK Paul has dropped the ‘His Excellency’ honorific preceding his name for official purposes.
Colonial era words like ‘His Excellency’ is used for addressing state dignitaries.
Informing this in an official release on Monday, Principal Secretary to the Governor of Meghalaya MS Rao said this salutation for the Governor will, however, continue in interaction with foreign delegates.
President Mukherjee, shortly after being sworn in last year, had approved a new set of protocols to be used as greetings in meetings with dignitaries inside and outside the country.
The Governor has expressed his desire that during ceremonial occasions in the State, the future practice would be to use the words ‘Hon’ble Governor’.