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

Updated On: 15 September, 2025 01:16 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

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)

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)

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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)
<p>Bombay High Court Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar administered the oath of office to Devvrat at the Raj Bhavan</p>

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

<p>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</p>

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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

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

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

<p>President Droupadi Murmu administered his oath at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan</p>

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

<p>Acharya Devvrat with CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde at Raj Bhavan</p>

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

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