Overview

• The President appointed the Gujarat governor to discharge Maharashtra’s gubernatorial functions in addition to his existing duties, as notified on September 11.
• The swearing-in is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday at the Darbar Hall in Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.
• Devvrat arrived in Mumbai on Sunday from Ahmedabad by the Tejas Express with his wife, Darshana Devi.
• He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Mumbai Central station and at Raj Bhavan, according to official releases.
• A former Himachal Pradesh governor, Devvrat has served in Gujarat since 2019 and is known for his background in education and advocacy of natural farming and cattle-breed improvement.