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Om Prakash Mathur Becomes the 29th Governor of Kerala

Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Kerala on Friday.

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Key Points

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Mathur previously served as Governor of Sikkim before moving to Kerala

He will work with the elected government headed by Chief Minister Satheesan

The Governor can summon and prorogue the state assembly and approve legislation

The ceremony marked the formal start of his duties in Kerala

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Chief Justice Soumen Sen administered the oath at Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and other officials attended the ceremony.

The Governor’s role includes overseeing the state legislature and giving assent to bills.

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8 words

Governor

A constitutional head of a state who ensures laws are followed and works with the elected government

sworn in

Taking a formal promise to perform the duties of an office

Chief Justice

The highest judge in a state's high court

Lok Bhavan

A government building where official events are held

prorogue

To pause a legislative meeting until a later time

assent

Official approval given to a law so it becomes valid

legislature

The body of elected representatives that makes laws for the state

Constitution

The fundamental set of rules that defines how a country or state is governed

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