Hyderabad: With President Droupadi Murmu giving consent to Telangana Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan’s resignation, a new Governor is supposed to be appointed. In the meantime, Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan will discharge additional duties as the Governor of Telangana. He was sworn-in as the Governor of Telangana by the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court.
Radhakrishnan, a native of Tamil Nadu, will also discharge duties as the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. He will continue to discharge additional duties till a new Governor is appointed. President Murmu issued orders to this effect.
C. P. Radhakrishnan assumed office as the third Governor of Telangana at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad, on Wednesday.
After swearing in, the Governor conveyed his gratitude to the people of Telangana. In his address, he emphasized the unwavering commitment of Telangana Raj Bhavan to collaborate tirelessly with all stakeholders, including the central and state governments. He urged all political parties, officials, and civil society organizations to prioritize addressing the needs and aspirations of the common public.
He assured that everyone's voice would be heard and every concern would be addressed. He called upon everyone to unite and embark on a journey of transformation, guided by the principles of democracy, justice, and compassion.
Chief Justice of Telangana High Court Alok Radhe, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, cabinet ministers and other senior officials extended a warm welcome the new Governor. They congratulated him.
