Thiruvananthapuram :-October 23, 2026 (ANI): Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Keralam at Lok Bhavan here on Thursday.The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram. Chief Justice of the High Court of Keralam, Justice Soumen Sen, administered the oath of office to Mathur, who previously served as the Governor of Sikkim.Speaking to ANI, State and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders welcomed his appointment and described it as a proud occasion.Keralam Minister and State Congress chief Sunny Joseph described the ceremony as a happy occasion, highlighting the presence of the Chief Minister, the Chief Justice, ministers and MLAs.”The swearing-in ceremony was conducted in a very pleasant mood, and it was well attended, along with the Chief Minister and the Chief Justice. Almost all the ministers were there; our MLAs were there. It was a very happy occasion to welcome the new governor to the beautiful state of Kerala, God’s own country. We have strongly and warmly welcomed the new governor. And we are happy to attend the function,” Joseph told ANI.Rajasthan Minister Sanjay Sharma described Mathur’s appointment as a moment of pride for Rajasthan, recalling his long association with the BJP and his organisational responsibilities
