President Droupadi Murmu Announces New Governors and Reshuffle Across Six States

President Droupadi Murmu issued an official order on October 12, 2026, announcing the appointment of new governors and a reshuffle across six major states in India. According to a press release issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the changes were made in view of administrative requirements, involving the transfer of two sitting governors and the appointment of four senior leaders to Raj Bhavan responsibilities for the first time.

Key Appointments and Transfers

• Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar: Appointed as the full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu. Previously the Governor of Kerala, he had been holding additional charge of Tamil Nadu since March 2026.
• Om Prakash Mathur: Transferred from the post of Governor of Sikkim and appointed as the new Governor of Kerala.
• Dushyant Gautam: Former Rajya Sabha MP and senior BJP leader appointed as the new Governor of Sikkim.
• Dr. Sudha Yadav: Member of the National Commission for Backward Classes and former MP nominated as the new Governor of Karnataka, succeeding Thawar Chand Gehlot.
• Braj Mohan Ram: Former Lok Sabha MP from Palamu, Jharkhand, appointed as the Governor of Odisha.
• Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen: Senior Madhya Pradesh leader and former MP appointed as the new Governor of Uttarakhand, replacing Lieutenant General (Retired) Gurmit Singh.

According to the official order from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, all these appointments will be effective from the date the respective individuals assume charge of their respective posts.

Verification and Practical Implications

Citizens and observers can verify these appointments by checking official notifications released by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The transitions involve administrative adjustments in state leadership across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Sikkim, Karnataka, Odisha, and Uttarakhand. Each appointee will formally take charge following standard protocol on their respective effective dates.