Om Prakash Mathur Sworn In As 29th Governor of Kerala
Om Prakash Mathur takes oath as the 29th Governor of Kerala. Read about his political journey from RSS pracharak to the gubernatorial office.
In a formal ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram, Om Prakash Mathur was officially sworn in as the 29th Governor of Kerala on Thursday. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Kerala, Justice Soumen Sen, marking the beginning of Mathur's tenure in "God's own country."
A High-Profile Welcoming Ceremony
The event was attended by a distinguished gathering, including the Chief Minister, various state ministers, and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The atmosphere was described as pleasant and celebratory.
Sunny Joseph, a Kerala Minister and State Congress chief, expressed his happiness regarding the appointment, noting that the state warmly welcomed the new governor. He highlighted the collective presence of the state's top leadership, including the Chief Justice and the Chief Minister, as a testament to the significance of the occasion.
A Legacy of Political and Organisational Leadership
Om Prakash Mathur brings a wealth of experience to the gubernatorial office. Hailing from Bedal village in the Pali district of Rajasthan and a graduate of Rajasthan University, Mathur's journey in public life began as a pracharak for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
His political trajectory is marked by several high-ranking roles within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including:
- Serving as the BJP's Rajasthan State President.
- Acting as the General Secretary in charge of Gujarat.
- Serving two terms as a Member of the Rajya Sabha representing Rajasthan.
- Overseeing election management for the party across multiple states.
- Holding various organisational responsibilities at the national level.
Rajasthan Minister Sanjay Sharma described the appointment as a moment of immense pride for the people of Rajasthan and grassroots BJP workers, emphasizing Mathur's long-standing dedication to the party and the Sangh.
Impact and Experience
Beyond his administrative roles, Jaipur (South) BJP District President Rajesh Gurjar praised Mathur for his ability to cultivate new leadership within the party and his exceptional work during his previous tenure as the Governor of Sikkim.
Broader Gubernatorial Changes
Om Prakash Mathur succeeds Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who has been transferred to serve as the Governor of Tamil Nadu. This transition is part of a wider reshuffle of gubernatorial positions announced by President Droupadi Murmu a week ago.
According to the statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan, other key appointments include:
- Sudha Yadav: Governor of Karnataka
- Dhal Singh Bisen: Governor of Uttarakhand
- Braj Mohan Ram: Governor of Odisha
- Dushyant Gautam: Governor of Sikkim