Om Prakash Mathur Appointed as 29th Governor of Kerala
Om Prakash Mathur has been sworn in as the 29th Governor of Kerala. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, Justice Soumen Sen. He succeeds Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who has been appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
What happened
Om Prakash Mathur was officially sworn in as the 29th Governor of Kerala. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
The oath of office was administered by Justice Soumen Sen, the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, in Hindi. The warrant of appointment issued by President of India Droupadi Murmu was read out prior to the administration of the oath.
Om Prakash Mathur succeeds Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who transitioned to his new role as the Governor of Tamil Nadu. Prior to this appointment in Kerala, Mathur served as the 18th Governor of Sikkim from July 2024 to October 2026.
Important dates
| Swearing-in Date | 23 October 2026 |
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📌 Static GK links
- Under Article 155 and Article 156 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
- The oath of office to a Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court, or in their absence, the senior-most judge of that court available.
What candidates should do
- Note down the recent gubernatorial changes involving Kerala, Sikkim, and Tamil Nadu for upcoming banking, SSC, and state civil services examinations.
- Revise the constitutional articles related to the appointment, tenure, and powers of State Governors under Indian Polity.
PrepZen analysis
Appointments of constitutional authorities like Governors are high-yield areas for current affairs sections in competitive examinations conducted by IBPS, SBI, SSC, and State PSCs. Aspirants should thoroughly track recent gubernatorial reshuffles, the specific numbers of the appointments (such as the 29th Governor of Kerala), and the judiciary members responsible for administering the oaths. Questions often test the predecessor-successor linkages as well as the constitutional provisions governing the office of the Governor.
Practice questions
Q1. Who was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Kerala?
Q2. Who administered the oath of office to Om Prakash Mathur as the Governor of Kerala?
Oath administered by Chief Justice of Kerala High Court, Justice Soumen Sen.
He succeeds Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
Arlekar appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu.
🎯 Key Point: Om Prakash Mathur appointed 29th Governor of Kerala.
FAQs
Who is the new Governor of Kerala?
Om Prakash Mathur has been appointed and sworn in as the 29th Governor of Kerala.
Who did Om Prakash Mathur succeed?
He succeeded Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
Who administers the oath of office to a State Governor in India?
The oath of office to a Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in that State, or in his absence, the senior-most judge of that court available.
What was Om Prakash Mathur's previous gubernatorial assignment?
Before his appointment in Kerala, Om Prakash Mathur served as the 18th Governor of Sikkim from July 2024 to October 2026.
Sources and references
- ddnews.gov.in (ddnews.gov.in) Official
- onmanorama.com (www.onmanorama.com)
- thesouthfirst.com (thesouthfirst.com)
- thehindu.com (www.thehindu.com)
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