Hari Babu Kambhampati was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Odisha during a ceremony at the Raj Bhavan on Friday.

The oath of office was administered by Orissa High Court Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh. The event was attended by several prominent leaders, including Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, state ministers, MLAs, MPs, BJP leaders, and other dignitaries.

Kambhampati succeeds Raghubar Das, who recently resigned from the position. The swearing-in ceremony marks a significant moment for the state, as Kambhampati takes on the role of Governor at a time when Odisha is focusing on various key development and governance issues.

Kambhampati, a senior political figure, is expected to bring his experience and expertise to the post, contributing to the state’s progress and its relations with the central government.

The ceremony was marked by a sense of solemnity and significance, with political leaders expressing their best wishes to the newly sworn-in Governor for his tenure ahead.