Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar assumes additional charge as Tamil Nadu Governor
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Why in news
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar assumed the additional charge as Governor of Tamil Nadu on March 12, 2026, after being appointed by President Droupadi Murmu.
Background
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who previously served as Governor of Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, and Bihar, took the oath at Lok Bhavan, Chennai. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, and the outgoing Governor R.N. Ravi was transferred to West Bengal.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRajendra Vishwanath Arlekar: Governor of Tamil Nadu (as of March 2026)
- PostSushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari: Chief Justice of the Madras High Court
- FactR.N. Ravi served as Governor of Tamil Nadu for nearly 54 months starting September 2021
- PlaceLok Bhavan: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony in Chennai
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional role of the Governor as a bridge between the Union and the State, highlighting the significance of the Governor's office in the Indian federal structure.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional friction: Balancing the Governor's role as a Union appointee with the state's executive autonomy
- Federal dynamics: The impact of gubernatorial transfers and additional charges on state-center administrative coordination
Keywords: Constitutional role · Federalism · Executive authority · State-Center relations · Governor's powers
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