Bhubaneswar (Odisha), July 17 -- : Newly-appointed Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for giving him an opportunity and said that he will try to solve some of the contentious issues the state is facing with Odisha.

Recalling the last episode when he met the Prime Minister, the 84-year-old politician said, "I am very grateful to the Prime Minister who has appointed me as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. On June 30, I met him and presented by a biography which I have written. During the meeting, he asked many questions regarding politics and all. On that day, I got some indication from him. Next day I met Amit Shah, discussed with him and got some favour...