Om Prakash Mathur Sworn in as Keralas 29th Governor Amid New Government Formation
Om Prakash Mathur takes oath as Keralas 29th Governor, marking a new chapter for the state following recent elections.
Thiruvananthapuram, October 23 (Daily Kiran) : Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Kerala on October 23, 2026, during a ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as the state has recently formed a new government following the assembly elections.
The Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, Soumen Sen, administered the oath of office to Mathur, who previously served as the Governor of Sikkim. He replaces Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who has been reassigned to Tamil Nadu.
The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, Assembly Speaker Tiruvaranchur Radhakrishnan, various ministers, and elected representatives. Notably, the opposition leader P. Vijayan was absent from the event.
With this oath-taking, Mathur’s official term as governor has commenced, during which he will fulfill his constitutional duties, including his role in the functioning of the state government and legislature.
Chief Minister Satheesan expressed his honor in attending the ceremony, stating on social media, “It was a great honor to be part of Om Prakash Mathur’s swearing-in as the 29th Governor of Kerala. I extend heartfelt congratulations and best wishes from the Kerala government and its people. I hope his tenure will be filled with excellent service and meaningful contributions to our state’s continuous progress.”
Mathur arrived in the state capital the previous day, where he received an official welcome at the technical area of Thiruvananthapuram Airport. Chief Minister Satheesan led the reception, which included several ministers and senior officials.
Upon his arrival, Mathur expressed his delight at the opportunity to serve in Kerala, referring to it as “God’s Own Country” and expressing his excitement about starting a new journey in the state.
The role of the Governor in Kerala holds significant constitutional importance. During his tenure, Mathur will collaborate with the Satheesan-led government on constitutional and administrative matters. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by senior government officials and representatives.
