- Dr. Sudha Yadav took the oath of office as the new Governor of Karnataka at the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru on October 16, 2026.
- She was administered the oath of office and secrecy by the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, Vibhu Bakhru. Prior to this, President Droupadi Murmu had announced her appointment on October 12, 2026.
- Dr. Sudha Yadav succeeded Thawarchand Gehlot, who had served as the Governor of Karnataka since July 11, 2021. She has become the second woman to hold the office of Governor of Karnataka.
- Before her, V.S. Ramadevi had also held this position. Under the Constitution of India, the Governor is appointed by the President, and the Governor plays a significant role in the constitutional administration of the state.
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