Dr. Sudha Yadav Sworn in as Karnataka's Second Female Governor
Dr. Sudha Yadav has been sworn in as the Governor of Karnataka, becoming only the second woman to hold the post in the state's history. She was appointed by President Droupadi Murmu under Constitutional Article 155 and succeeds Thaawarchand Gehlot.
What happened
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dr. Sudha Yadav as the Governor of Karnataka under constitutional warrant. She formally took oath on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan (Raj Bhavan) in Bengaluru, coinciding with her 61st birthday. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru.
During the ceremony, State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh read out the official Warrant of Appointment. Dr. Yadav succeeds Thaawarchand Gehlot, who had been serving as the Governor of Karnataka since July 11, 2021. With this appointment, Dr. Yadav enters the history books as the second female Governor of Karnataka, following V. S. Ramadevi who served between 1999 and 2002.
Important dates
| Appointment by President | 12 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Swearing-in Ceremony | 16 October 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- Article 153 of the Constitution provides for the office of Governor for each State.
- Article 155 governs the appointment of a Governor by the President of India by warrant under hand and seal.
- Article 159 prescribes the oath or affirmation administered by the Chief Justice of the state's High Court.
- Karnataka Capital: Bengaluru.
- First Woman Governor of Karnataka: V. S. Ramadevi (1999–2002).
What candidates should do
- Make a note of the newly appointed Governors across Indian states, particularly focusing on 'firsts' and female appointees for upcoming banking, SSC, and state PSC examinations.
- Revise important Constitutional Articles related to the Executive branch of state governments, specifically Articles 153, 155, and 159.
PrepZen analysis
Appointments of constitutional authorities like Governors are high-yield areas for General Awareness sections in competitive exams conducted by IBPS, SBI, SSC, and State PSCs. Questions typically revolve around the appointing authority, the oath administrator, constitutional articles, and historical milestones such as female firsts. Dr. Sudha Yadav's appointment as only the second female Governor of Karnataka adds significant weight to current affairs notes for upcoming recruitment tests.
Practice questions
Q1. Who administered the oath of office to Dr. Sudha Yadav as the Governor of Karnataka?
Q2. Dr. Sudha Yadav is the ________ female Governor in the history of Karnataka.
Q3. Which Constitutional Article governs the appointment of a State Governor by the President of India?
Dr. Yadav succeeds Thaawarchand Gehlot as Karnataka head of state.
She became Karnataka second female Governor following V. S. Ramadevi.
🎯 Key Point: Dr. Sudha Yadav sworn in as Karnataka second female Governor.
FAQs
Who did Dr. Sudha Yadav succeed as the Governor of Karnataka?
She succeeded Thaawarchand Gehlot, who served as the Governor of Karnataka from July 11, 2021.
Who was the first female Governor of Karnataka?
V. S. Ramadevi was the first female Governor of Karnataka, serving from December 1999 to August 2002.
Which Constitutional Article provides for the oath of office of a Governor?
Article 159 of the Indian Constitution prescribes the oath or affirmation of the Governor, administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court.
Where was the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Sudha Yadav held?
The ceremony took place at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan (Raj Bhavan) in Bengaluru.
Sources and references
- thesouthfirst.com (thesouthfirst.com)
- aninews.in (www.aninews.in)
- theshillongtimes.com (theshillongtimes.com)
- newindianexpress.com (www.newindianexpress.com)
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Practice Quiz — 17 October 2026
Q1. Regarding the appointment of Dr. Sudha Yadav as Governor of Karnataka, consider the following statements: 1. She is appointed by the President under Article 155 of the Constitution. 2. She is the first-ever woman Governor of Karnataka. 3. She replaced Thaawarchand Gehlot. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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