Keralam, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim get new Governors
President Droupadi Murmu has announced a reshuffle of Governors across six Indian states, including Keralam, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Tamil Nadu. The appointments involve several political figures moving between state roles.
Why it matters
Governor appointments are significant in the Indian political landscape as they represent the central government's influence in state-level administration and constitutional oversight.
President Droupadi Murmu made fresh Governor appointments on Monday (October 12, 2026), across six States.
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who had been serving as Governor of Keralam, and had been given additional charge of Tamil Nadu in March this year, was appointed as Governor of Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Om Prakash Mathur, who had been serving as Governor of Sikkim, will now serve as the Governor of Keralam.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in