New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj has been given additional responsibility by President Pratibha Patil to look after Andhra Pradesh also, officials said here Sunday.
"The President of India has been pleased to appoint H.R. Bhardwaj to discharge the functions of the governor of Andhra Pradesh, in addition to his own duties, during the absence of N.D. Tiwari, who is governor of the state," a statement from the President's Office said.
However, the statement did not elaborate on Tiwari's absence from office or the duration he would be away.