<p>Sources said the Prime Minister and Congress President Sonia Gandhi had discussed the issue of appointment of the new Governors during their recent meetings on the reshuffle of Union Cabinet and are understood to have shortlisted a few names.<br /><br />The names of the new Governors are expected to be announced next week after tomorrow's reshuffle of the Union Cabinet.<br /><br />Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala, Madhya Pradesh Governor Rameshwar Thakur and Goa Governor S S Sidhu have completed their respective terms. Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil is holding the additional charge of Rajasthan after the death of Prabha Rau. There is speculation that Uttarakhand Governor Margaret Alva is likely to be sent to Chennai Raj Bhavan to replace Barnala.<br /><br />Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna, who has a few months left to complete his tenure, could be shifted to another state as Governor.</p>
<p>Sources said the Prime Minister and Congress President Sonia Gandhi had discussed the issue of appointment of the new Governors during their recent meetings on the reshuffle of Union Cabinet and are understood to have shortlisted a few names.<br /><br />The names of the new Governors are expected to be announced next week after tomorrow's reshuffle of the Union Cabinet.<br /><br />Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala, Madhya Pradesh Governor Rameshwar Thakur and Goa Governor S S Sidhu have completed their respective terms. Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil is holding the additional charge of Rajasthan after the death of Prabha Rau. There is speculation that Uttarakhand Governor Margaret Alva is likely to be sent to Chennai Raj Bhavan to replace Barnala.<br /><br />Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna, who has a few months left to complete his tenure, could be shifted to another state as Governor.</p>