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Sikkim Chief Minister attends oath ceremony of Om Prakash Mathur as Kerala Governor
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 09:02 PM
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The chief minister of Sikkim was present at the swearing‑in ceremony of Om Prakash Mathur as the new governor of Kerala.
The swearing‑in ceremony that installed Om Prakash Mathur as the governor of Kerala was held in the southern state earlier this week. Senior officials from both Kerala and the central government oversaw the formal oath‑taking, which is a constitutional requirement for the new governor.
The chief minister of Sikkim attended the event, joining other dignitaries to witness the constitutional transition. His presence underscored the inter‑state camaraderie that often characterises such high‑profile appointments.
The ceremony also featured remarks from the chief minister of Kerala and other senior bureaucrats, who highlighted the governor's expected role in upholding the state's constitutional framework and fostering cooperative federalism.
Following the oath, Om Prakash Mathur assumed the responsibilities of the Kerala governorship, which include overseeing the state's legislative processes and acting as the ceremonial head of the state.
The chief minister of Sikkim attended the event, joining other dignitaries to witness the constitutional transition. His presence underscored the inter‑state camaraderie that often characterises such high‑profile appointments.
The ceremony also featured remarks from the chief minister of Kerala and other senior bureaucrats, who highlighted the governor's expected role in upholding the state's constitutional framework and fostering cooperative federalism.
Following the oath, Om Prakash Mathur assumed the responsibilities of the Kerala governorship, which include overseeing the state's legislative processes and acting as the ceremonial head of the state.