President Droupadi Murmu appoints new Governors for Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Karnataka, Odisha and others
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Why in news
President Droupadi Murmu appointed new Governors for several states, including Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Karnataka, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim, via a Rashtrapati communique.
Background
The appointments were made on October 12, 2026. Rajendra Arlekar was appointed as the full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu, and O.P. Mathur was appointed to Keralam.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRajendra Arlekar: Governor of Tamil Nadu
- PostO.P. Mathur: Governor of Keralam
- PostSudha Yadav: Governor of Karnataka
- PostBraj Mohan Ram: Governor of Odisha
- PostDhal Singh Bisen: Governor of Uttarakhand
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional role of the Governor as a bridge between the Union and the States, highlighting the significance of their appointment process.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between gubernatorial discretionary powers and state executive autonomy
- Constitutional mandate: Role in ensuring state machinery functions according to the Constitution
Keywords: Constitutional head · Federalism · Executive powers · State-Centre relations
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