Who is Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the new Kerala Governor

Mr. Arlekar’s stint is watched with immense interest given the tumultuous relationship his predecessor had with the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government in Kerala.

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the Governor of Kerala on January 2, 2025

Clad in traditional Kerala attire, Mr. Arlekar took the oath in Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, in the name of god.

A commerce graduate, Mr. Arlekar, 70, hails from Goa. Prior to his appointment as Bihar Governor, he was the Governor of Himachal Pradesh.