The recent gubernatorial appointments and reshuffle by President Droupadi Murmu, announced on December 24, bring significant changes in five Indian states.
New Governors
- Ajay Bhalla: The former Union Home Secretary has been appointed as the Governor of Manipur.
- General V. K. Singh (Retd.): The former Union Minister has been made the Governor of Mizoram.
- Arif Mohammed Khan: The current Governor of Kerala has been transferred to Bihar.
- Raghubar Das: The Governor of Odisha has resigned, and his position is now filled by Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, the incumbent Governor of Mizoram.
Constitutional Provisions Related to Governors:
- Article 155: The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India through a warrant under their hand and seal.
- Article 156: A Governor holds office at the pleasure of the President.
