Overview

• Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the 23rd Governor of Kerala in a ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, succeeding Arif Mohammad Khan.
• Arif Mohammad Khan, a former Union minister, was sworn in as the 42nd Governor of Bihar at Raj Bhavan in Patna, succeeding Arlekar.
• The oath ceremonies in both states were administered by the respective Chief Justices of their High Courts and attended by key political leaders and dignitaries.
• Arif Khan's tenure in Bihar comes at a critical time as the state prepares for upcoming assembly elections later this year, with significant political and administrative responsibilities ahead.
• Both governors have extensive political experience, with Khan previously serving in various Union ministries and Arlekar having served as Governor of Bihar.