Hari Babu Kambhampati Takes Oath as Odisha Governor

Hari Babu Kambhampati was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Odisha on 3 January 2025 at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh of the Orissa High Court administered the oath of office, and Kambhampati succeeded Raghubar Das after his resignation.

Governor of a State in India

The Governor is the constitutional head of a state under Article 153 of the Constitution of India. The Governor is appointed by the President of India under Article 155 and holds office during the pleasure of the President under Article 156.

Oath of Office and Constitutional Provisions

The oath of office for a Governor is prescribed under Article 159 of the Constitution of India. The oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of the state, or in his absence, the senior-most judge available.

Odisha Raj Bhavan and State Administration

Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar is the official residence of the Governor of Odisha. The Governor of Odisha is the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister heads the elected Council of Ministers.

Important Facts for Exams

• Odisha became a state on 1 April 1936, and it was earlier known as Orissa in official usage.
• Hari Babu Kambhampati had earlier served as the Governor of Mizoram.
• President Droupadi Murmu appointed Hari Babu Kambhampati as Governor of Odisha on 24 December 2024.
• The Governor of a state is appointed under Article 155 of the Constitution of India.

Shree Jagannath Temple

Before assuming office, Hari Babu Kambhampati visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. The temple is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in Hinduism and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath.