Om Prakash Mathur sworn in as 29th Governor of Keralam
Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Keralam in a ceremony at Lok Bhavan. He succeeds Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who has been transferred to the governorship of Tamil Nadu.
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The appointment of a new Governor is a significant constitutional event that influences the administrative relationship between the state government and the central government.
Om Prakash Mathur sworn in as 29th Governor of Keralam left Om Prakash Mathur takes the oath as the Governor of Keralam at Lok Bhavan on Friday (October 23, 2026) PIB via X PIB via X https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/ovvtf4/article71615129.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/guv.jpg Kerala High Court Chief Justice Soumen Sen administers oath of office to Mathur, who succeeds Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Keralam at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday (October 23, 2026). Keralam Governor-designate Om Prakash Mathur arrives in Thiruvananthapuram; to be sworn in on October 23 storyline 1 Kerala High Court Chief Justice Soumen Sen administered the oath of office to Mr. Mathur. Prior to the swearing-in, the appointment order issued by President Droupadi Murmu was read out, following which Mr. Mathur took the oath and assumed office.
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