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Event: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the 23rd Governor of Kerala on Thursday.
Venue: The oath-taking ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan, Kerala.
Successor: Arlekar succeeded Arif Mohammed Khan, who has been appointed as the Governor of Bihar.
Attendees:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Cabinet Ministers
Senior leaders of various political parties
Arrival in Kerala: Arlekar arrived in Kerala’s capital on Wednesday and was welcomed at the international airport by:
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Assembly Speaker A N Shamseer
Ministers K Rajan and Ramachandran Kadannappally
Presidential Appointment:
Last week, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, appointed Arif Mohammed Khan as the Governor of Bihar.
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was appointed as the Governor of Kerala.

About Governor Appointment in India
Constitutional Provision:
The appointment of Governors is governed by Article 155 and Article 156 of the Indian Constitution.
The Governor is the constitutional head of a state.
Appointing Authority:
The President of India appoints the Governor of a state.
The appointment is made on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
Eligibility Criteria:
The individual must be a citizen of India.
Must have completed 35 years of age.
Cannot hold any office of profit during their tenure.
Term of Office:
The Governor holds office for a term of 5 years but serves at the pleasure of the President.
This means the term can be shorter if the President decides to remove the Governor.
Dual Role:
The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state.
They act as a link between the Union and the State Government.
Powers and Responsibilities:
Executive Powers: Appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers, advocates general, and State Election Commissioners.
Legislative Powers: Summons and dissolves the state legislature, gives assent to bills, and recommends President's Rule.
Judicial Powers: Grants pardons, reprieves, or remissions in certain cases.
Transfer and Appointment:
A Governor may be transferred from one state to another during their tenure.
Sometimes, one person is appointed as the Governor for multiple states simultaneously.
Recent Trends:
Appointments are often influenced by political considerations.
Retired civil servants, judges, or politicians are frequently chosen as Governors.
Role During Emergency:
In case of a constitutional crisis, the Governor can recommend President’s Rule in the state under Article 356.
Significance:
The Governor ensures that the state government acts according to the provisions of the Constitution.
They play a crucial role during transitions of power and crises in the state.