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President Murmu Names Six New Governors, Including Tamil Nadu and Kerala
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🗓 15 Oct 2026, 02:37 AM
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President Draupadi Murmu has appointed six individuals as governors of various Indian states, with Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar taking charge of Tamil Nadu and OP Mathur appointed as governor of Kerala.
President Draupadi Murmu, in a statement released on Sunday, announced the appointment of six new governors for various Indian states.
The appointments include Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, OP Mathur as Governor of Kerala, and four others whose names were not disclosed in the brief.
Arlekar, a former Union Minister, is expected to bring his experience in governance to Tamil Nadu, while Mathur, a seasoned bureaucrat, will take over in Kerala.
The appointments are part of President Murmu's broader strategy to strengthen state governance and ensure continuity in administrative leadership.
The appointments include Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, OP Mathur as Governor of Kerala, and four others whose names were not disclosed in the brief.
Arlekar, a former Union Minister, is expected to bring his experience in governance to Tamil Nadu, while Mathur, a seasoned bureaucrat, will take over in Kerala.
The appointments are part of President Murmu's broader strategy to strengthen state governance and ensure continuity in administrative leadership.