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President Murmu appoints six new Governors in sweeping reshuffle
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM
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President Droupadi Murmu has announced the appointment of six new state governors, marking a significant reshuffle of India's gubernatorial roster.
President Droupadi Murmu issued a formal order today appointing six individuals as governors of various Indian states, constituting one of the most extensive gubernatorial changes in recent years. The presidential decree listed the names and the states to which they will be assigned, though the specific assignments were not disclosed in the initial announcement.
The reshuffle comes at a time when several incumbent governors are nearing the end of their tenures, prompting the central government to refresh the constitutional posts. Such appointments are made under Article 153 of the Constitution, with the President acting on the advice of the Union Cabinet.
Political analysts note that the timing of the changes may reflect the government's broader strategy to ensure alignment between state administrations and the central leadership ahead of upcoming electoral cycles. The new governors are expected to assume office within the stipulated period and will be sworn in by the respective state chief ministers.
The reshuffle comes at a time when several incumbent governors are nearing the end of their tenures, prompting the central government to refresh the constitutional posts. Such appointments are made under Article 153 of the Constitution, with the President acting on the advice of the Union Cabinet.
Political analysts note that the timing of the changes may reflect the government's broader strategy to ensure alignment between state administrations and the central leadership ahead of upcoming electoral cycles. The new governors are expected to assume office within the stipulated period and will be sworn in by the respective state chief ministers.