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Politics
Om Prakash Mathur Sworn in as 29th Governor of Kerala
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM
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Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in today as the 29th Governor of Kerala, taking oath before the Chief Minister.
Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Kerala on Tuesday, following the appointment by the President of India. The oath was administered by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Kerala Legislative Assembly in Thiruvananthapuram. Mathur, a former senior bureaucrat, will serve as the constitutional head of the state for a five‑year term. The ceremony marked a smooth transition from the previous governor, who had completed his tenure. The new governor is expected to oversee the state's governance and represent Kerala at national forums.