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Uttarakhand's New Governor to Be Sworn In on Oct 19
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:46 AM
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The central government has announced that the newly appointed governor of Uttarakhand will take the oath of office on 19 October at the state’s Raj Bhavan.
The Union government has confirmed that the newly appointed governor of Uttarakhand will assume office on 19 October. The oath‑taking ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Raj Bhavan in Dehradun, the state capital, in the presence of senior officials and dignitaries.
The appointment comes as part of the routine rotation of gubernatorial posts across the country. The governor, who will serve as the constitutional head of the state, is expected to oversee the implementation of central policies and ensure the smooth functioning of the state legislature.
State officials have prepared the necessary protocols for the ceremony, and security arrangements are being put in place to manage the gathering of officials and media personnel. The oath will be administered by the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, as per constitutional practice.
The appointment comes as part of the routine rotation of gubernatorial posts across the country. The governor, who will serve as the constitutional head of the state, is expected to oversee the implementation of central policies and ensure the smooth functioning of the state legislature.
State officials have prepared the necessary protocols for the ceremony, and security arrangements are being put in place to manage the gathering of officials and media personnel. The oath will be administered by the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, as per constitutional practice.