New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu has officially announced the appointment and transfer of Governors in six states, as detailed in a statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan. Om Prakash Mathur, currently serving as the Governor of Sikkim, will now take on the role of Governor in Keralam, while Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the former Governor of Keralam, has been reassigned to Tamil Nadu.
Additionally, Braj Mohan Ram has been appointed as the Governor of Odisha, Sudha Yadav will serve as the Governor of Karnataka, Dhal Singh Bisen is set to become the Governor of Uttarakhand, and Dushyant Gautam has been designated as the Governor of Sikkim.
These new appointments will take effect once the individuals officially assume their duties, as per the communique.
Following the announcement, various political figures, including Chief Ministers and senior officials, expressed their congratulations to the newly appointed Governors, wishing them successful terms and emphasizing their anticipated contributions to state development.
Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised Dhal Singh Bisen’s appointment, noting his vast political background and dedication to public service. In a post on X, Dhami stated, “Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the esteemed Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen Ji on his appointment as the Governor of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. Your long political experience as a former Cabinet Minister in the Madhya Pradesh Government, former Member of Parliament, and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, along with your dedication to public service and contributions to public life, have been remarkable. I pray to Mother Ganga and Baba Kedar for your successful, glorious, and auspicious tenure.”
Uttar Pradesh BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary also congratulated all six appointees, expressing his hopes for their successful terms and commitment to public service. He wrote on X, “Heartiest congratulations to Shri Om Prakash Mathur Ji on being appointed as Governor of Keralam, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Ji as Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Braj Mohan Ram Ji as Governor of Odisha, Dr. Sudha Yadav Ji as Governor of Karnataka, Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen Ji as Governor of Uttarakhand, and Shri Dushyant Gautam Ji as Governor of Sikkim. Wishing each of them a fulfilling and impactful tenure dedicated to public service, good governance, and the continued progress of their respective states and the nation.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also shared his greetings with the new Governors, underscoring their vital role in national progress and prosperity. He conveyed his wishes on X, stating, “Congratulations to Shri Om Prakash Mathur Ji on his appointment as the Governor of Keralam, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Ji as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Braj Mohan Ram Ji as the Governor of Odisha, Dr. Sudha Yadav Ji as the Governor of Karnataka, Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen Ji as the Governor of Uttarakhand and Shri Dushyant Gautam Ji as the Governor of Sikkim. Wishing you all a successful tenure marked by dedicated service, wisdom and meaningful contributions towards the progress and prosperity of the nation.”
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also welcomed the new appointments and extended his best wishes to all six Governors, expressing hope that their tenures would enhance public welfare and state development. He remarked, “My warm congratulations to Hon’ble Governors appointed by Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji. Wishing Shri Om Prakash Mathur ji (Keralam), Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar ji (Tamil Nadu), Shri Braj Mohan Ram ji (Odisha), Dr. Sudha Yadav ji (Karnataka), Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen ji (Uttarakhand) and Shri Dushyant Gautam ji (Sikkim) the very best in their new responsibilities. Wishing them successful tenures marked by the welfare, progress and prosperity of the people.”
Additionally, West Tripura Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb specifically congratulated Sudha Yadav on her new role as Governor of Karnataka, expressing confidence in her ability to aid in the state’s development. He wrote on X, “Greetings to Smt. Sudha Yadav Ji on her appointment as the new Governor of Karnataka. With her rich experience in public service and the political domain, I am confident that Karnataka will continue to progress towards greater development, prosperity, and inclusive growth.”
This reshuffle represents a significant administrative change across six states, with the newly appointed Governors set to begin their terms upon taking charge of their respective offices, as indicated in the Rashtrapati Bhavan statement.
