Arif Mohammad Khan Takes Oath as Bihar’s New Governor

Arif Mohammad Khan was sworn in as the 42nd Governor of Bihar, succeeding Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala. The ceremony took place at the Raj Bhawan, where Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran administered the oath in the presence of several key political figures, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav.

Key Points

Appointment

• Arif Mohammad Khan succeeded Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the Governor of Bihar.

Oath Ceremony

• The oath was administered by Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran at the Raj Bhawan.

Political Attendance

• Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his deputies, and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav were present at the ceremony.

Personal Visit

• Before the oath, Mr. Khan visited Nitish Kumar’s ancestral village of Kalyanbigha and paid tribute to Kumar’s late mother, Parmeshwari Devi.

Bihar’s Heritage

• Mr. Khan expressed his commitment to serving Bihar and highlighted the state’s glorious history and tradition.

Political Background

• Mr. Khan’s previous tenure as Kerala Governor was marked by disputes with the state government over university vice-chancellor appointments.

Critical Year

• Mr. Khan assumes office at a crucial time, with Bihar’s state assembly elections expected in October or November 2025.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Arif Mohammad Khan Takes Oath as Bihar’s New Governor
New Governor	Arif Mohammad Khan
Successor	Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Oath Administered by	Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran
Key Attendees	CM Nitish Kumar, Deputies, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav
Personal Visits	Visited Kalyanbigha, paid tribute to CM Nitish Kumar’s late mother
Bihar’s Glorious History	Khan emphasized Bihar’s heritage and history as his inspiration for service
Political Background	Mr. Khan had conflicts with Kerala government during his tenure as Governor of Kerala
Critical Year for Bihar	Bihar is heading into a year of state assembly elections, likely to take place in October/November 2025