Sudha Yadav sworn in as Karnataka Governor

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot welcomes Governor-designate Dr Sudha Yadav at Lok Bhavan, in Bengaluru. Ms. Yadav was sworn in as the Karnataka Governor on October 16, 2026 by Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru. | Photo Credit: ANI

Sudha Yadav was sworn in as the new Governor of Karnataka at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru on Friday (October 16, 2026). Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru administered the oath of office and secrecy.

Ms. Yadav was appointed by President Droupadi Murmu following the completion of the tenure of outgoing Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot..

Ms. Yadav is the second woman to serve as Karnataka Governor, after V.S. Ramadevi, who held the post from 1999 to 2002.

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