In a statement issued after the meeting, Mallik said the delegation discussed issues relating to the welfare and day-to-day concerns of the people of the Islands. He said the Lieutenant Governor highlighted actions already taken in areas that, according to Mallik, have also been among AAP A&N’s concerns.
Mallik specifically referred to the health sector, including G.B. Pant Hospital and ANIIMS, NH-4 and cooking gas cylinders as issues discussed during the interaction.
The AAP leader said he was “optimistic” about the new LG’s approach and expressed the expectation that commitments made during the interaction would translate into action for Islanders.
The Andaman & Nicobar Administration's official portal identifies Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Sharma as the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory. He took oath as the 14th Lieutenant Governor on September 15, 2026, succeeding Admiral D.K. Joshi.
AAP to hold press briefing on October 5
Mallik said the AAP A&N unit would organise a press briefing on October 5, 2026, where the party plans to provide further details of the meeting and the issues discussed with the Lieutenant Governor.
The statement did not provide specific details of any new decisions, sanctions or government orders arising from the meeting.
Dweep Tulika will follow the October 5 briefing for details of the issues discussed and any specific commitments or administrative actions cited by AAP.
Editorial note
The claims about what the Lieutenant Governor discussed or promised in the meeting are based on Dr. Arun Kumar Mallik's account. No independent official statement from Raj Niwas confirming the specific commitments mentioned by AAP was available in the material provided for this report. Therefore, those statements are reported as the party's account rather than established government decisions.