Politics · India · 6 hrs ago
India names four new governors and moves two others to new states
India has announced a reshuffle of governors in six states.
Braj Mohan Ram was appointed governor of Odisha, Sudha Yadav of Karnataka, Dhal Singh Bisen of Uttarakhand and Dushyant Gautam of Sikkim.
Two sitting governors were reassigned: Om Prakash Mathur will move from Sikkim to Kerala, and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar from Kerala to Tamil Nadu.
The appointments were made by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday.
The changes affect who holds the governor’s office in each of the six states.
The appointments take effect when each person assumes office.
President Droupadi Murmu approved appointments to six state governorships in a major reshuffle announced on Monday.
Braj Mohan Ram was appointed Governor of Odisha, Dr Sudha Yadav of Karnataka, Dr Dhal Singh Bisen of Uttarakhand and Dushyant Gautam of Sikkim.
Om Prakash Mathur, currently Governor of Sikkim, was appointed Governor of Kerala.
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, currently Governor of Kerala, was appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu.
The appointments take effect when the appointees assume charge of their respective offices.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu approved the appointments. The six appointees are Braj Mohan Ram, Dr Sudha Yadav, Dr Dhal Singh Bisen, Dushyant Gautam, Om Prakash Mathur and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
- What
- Four new governors were appointed, and two current governors were moved to new states.
- When
- The reshuffle was announced on Monday. The appointments take effect when the appointees assume charge.
- Where
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.
- Why
- The appointments were part of a major gubernatorial reshuffle; the reason for it was not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
President Droupadi Murmu approved the appointments as part of a gubernatorial reshuffle.
The appointments will take effect.
- Odisha
- Braj Mohan Ram appointed Governor
- Karnataka
- Dr Sudha Yadav appointed Governor
- Uttarakhand
- Dr Dhal Singh Bisen appointed Governor
- Sikkim
- Dushyant Gautam appointed Governor
- Kerala
- Om Prakash Mathur appointed Governor
- Tamil Nadu
- Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar appointed Governor
What people are saying
As he prepares to assume this constitutional office, I convey my best wishes for a meaningful tenure. With the blessings of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath Ji, I look forward to working together for the progress of Odisha and the advancement of our state towards greater prosperity and new opportunities,
Congratulations to Shri OmMathur_Raj Ji (Keralam), Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Ji (Tamil Nadu), Shri BrajmohanRamBjp Ji (Odisha), Dr. drsudhayadavBJP Ji (Karnataka), Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen Ji (Uttarakhand) and Shri Dushyant Gautam Ji (Sikkim) on their appointment as Governors,
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