Dr Sudha Yadav appointed Karnataka Governor as President Murmu announces reshuffle in six states

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Oct 13, 2026: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday announced a major reshuffle of gubernatorial appointments across six states, appointing Dr Sudha Yadav as the new Governor of Karnataka.

The reshuffle also involves Odisha, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sikkim, with fresh appointments and transfers of serving governors.

Braj Mohan Ram has been appointed Governor of Odisha, while Dr Dhal Singh Bisen will take charge as Governor of Uttarakhand.

Om Prakash Mathur, the incumbent Governor of Sikkim, has been appointed Governor of Kerala. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who is currently serving as Kerala Governor, will take over as Governor of Tamil Nadu.

Dushyant Gautam has been appointed the new Governor of Sikkim, succeeding Mathur.

The appointments include fresh gubernatorial postings as well as the reassignment of serving governors to new states.

All appointments will take effect from the dates on which the respective appointees assume charge of their offices, according to the announcement.