Rajendra Arlekar takes oath as Governor of Kerala

ANI January 2, 2025 429 views

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has officially become the new Governor of Kerala after taking his oath at Raj Bhavan. The ceremony was witnessed by prominent political figures, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and other dignitaries. Arlekar, who previously served as Bihar's governor, emphasized his intention to support rather than challenge the state administration. His appointment follows President Droupadi Murmu's official notification, marking a significant moment in Kerala's political landscape.

"Wherever I go, I don't try to have any confrontation with the government" - Rajendra Arlekar
Thiruvananthapuram, January 2: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took oath as Governor of Kerala on Thursday.

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Oath administered by Kerala High Court Chief Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar

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Ceremony attended by top political leaders and dignitaries

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Previously served as Governor of Bihar

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Committed to assisting state government

He was administered the oath of office by the Kerala High Court Chief Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, council of ministers, opposition leaders, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, West Bengal governor CV Anand Bose and other dignitaries were in attendance.

Rajendra Arlekar previously served as the governor of Bihar.

A day earlier, Arlekar said that wherever he goes, he does not try to confront the government or the administration; he 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.

Kerala CM had also welcomed newly appointed governor Rajendra Arlekar in Thiruvananthapuram.

https://x.com/pinarayivijayan/status/1874448990147956773

"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 on Wednesday.

In a similar development, Arif Mohammad Khan also took oath as the governor of Bihar on Thursday.

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.
Wishing Governor Arlekar all the best in his new role! His statement about assisting rather than confronting the government is refreshing. Hope this leads to productive collaboration for Kerala's development 🙏
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Rahul M.
Interesting to see the gubernatorial shuffle between Kerala and Bihar. Both states have different political landscapes - will be watching how these new appointments play out.
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Sunita T.
While I appreciate the cooperative stance, I hope the new governor won't shy away from constitutional duties when needed. Governors should maintain a balance between cooperation and oversight.
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Anil P.
The ceremony looked dignified with all political leaders attending. Good to see such bipartisan presence for constitutional appointments 👍
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Meena S.
Governor Arlekar's experience in Bihar should serve him well. Kerala has unique challenges though - hope he takes time to understand local issues before making any major decisions.
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Vikram R.
The CM's tweet welcoming the governor shows positive intent from both sides. Hope this translates to actual governance improvements! #KeralaDevelopment

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