IN PHOTOS: Maharashtra gets new Governor as Acharya Devvrat takes oath

President Droupadi Murmu last week appointed Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat to discharge the functions of the governor of Maharashtra, in addition to his own duties, after C P Radhakrishnan demitted office due to his election as the country's next Vice-President. (PICS/ SAMEER ABEDI)

Updated On: 2025-09-15 01:16 PM IST

Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, other state ministers, top bureaucrats, and police officers were present at the swearing-in ceremony. PIC/ SAMEER ABEDI

Bombay High Court Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar administered the oath of office to Devvrat at the Raj Bhavan

Devvrat, 66, has been the governor of Gujarat since 2019. He is a postgraduate in Hindi and History, and holds a doctorate degree in Naturopathy and Yogic Science

On September 12, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan assumed charge as the Rajya Sabha chairman after taking oath as the Vice-President of India

President Droupadi Murmu administered his oath at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Acharya Devvrat with CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde at Raj Bhavan

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