Kerala CM welcomes newly appointed governor Rajendra Arlekar in Thiruvananthapuram

ANI January 2, 2025 353 views

The newly appointed Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has arrived in Thiruvananthapuram, welcomed by Chief Minister Vijayan with a spirit of cooperation. Arlekar emphasized his intention to assist the government without confrontation, showing a collaborative approach to his new role. Before taking charge, he met with Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai to gain insights about Kerala. President Droupadi Murmu officially appointed Arlekar on December 21, marking a new chapter in Kerala's governance.

"I am going there to assist the government, it is not to guide or pass any direction" - Rajendra Arlekar
Thiruvananthapuram, January 2: Kerala CM welcomes newly appointed governor Rajendra Arlekar in Thiruvananthapuram

Key Points

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Governor arrives in Thiruvananthapuram with cooperative approach

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Meets Goa Governor before taking Kerala charge

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Aims to understand state's dynamics and contribute positively

"Received the newly appointed Governor of Kerala, @rajendraarlekar, at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Looking forward to working together in the spirit of Kerala's progress and unity," Vijayan said in a post on X.

Earlier in the day, Arlekar stated that he does not aim to confront the government or the administration but instead goes there to assist the government.

"Wherever I go, I don't try to have any confrontation with the government nor with the administration. I am going there to assist the government, it is not to guide or pass any direction, nothing of that sort," Arlekar said in an official statement.

Arlekar also met with Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai at Raj Bhavan.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Arlekar mentioned that before going to Kerala, he wanted to learn more about the state.

"It is a good coincidence that I am going to Kerala as Governor. Before going to Kerala, I wanted to hear a lot about Kerala from PS Sreedharan Pillai (Goa Governor) because he is from Kerala... so that I can go there and work properly...I will make full use of whatever he has told me," Arlekar said.

On December 21, President Droupadi Murmu appointed Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the new Governor of Kerala. Murmu also appointed Governor Arif Mohammad Khan as the Governor of Bihar.

Earlier, the outgoing Kerala Governor, Arif Mohammed Khan, expressed gratitude to the people of Kerala as his term came to an end, underlining his lifelong bond with the state.

Khan conveyed his best wishes to the people and government of Kerala, while mentioning that there was no turbulence during his term.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such a positive start! Governor Arlekar's cooperative approach is refreshing. Hope this leads to productive collaboration for Kerala's development 🌟
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Rahul M.
Interesting that he consulted with Goa Governor Pillai before taking charge. Shows he's serious about understanding Kerala's unique context. Good move!
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Anita S.
While I appreciate the positive tone, I hope this isn't just diplomatic talk. Previous governors also started well but faced challenges later. Actions matter more than words.
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Vijay P.
Governor Arlekar's statement about assisting rather than confronting is reassuring. Kerala needs stability and cooperation between constitutional offices. Fingers crossed!
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Meera N.
It's nice to see a smooth transition of power. Outgoing Governor Khan's remarks about no turbulence during his term speaks volumes about Kerala's political maturity.
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Sunil R.
The CM's welcome tweet seems genuine. Hope this cooperative spirit continues when tough decisions need to be made. Kerala deserves progressive governance!

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