Shiv Pratap Shukla Takes Oath as New Telangana Governor at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad
Shiv Pratap Shukla takes oath as the new Telangana Governor in Hyderabad. The oath was administered by the Telangana High Court Chief Justice at Raj Bhavan.

Hyderabad: Shiv Pratap Shukla took oath as the new Telangana Governor on Wednesday during a formal ceremony held in Hyderabad. The oath ceremony for the new Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla took place at Raj Bhavan, where he was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Telangana High Court Chief Justice A. P. Singh.
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The appointment of Shiv Pratap Shukla as the Telangana Governor marks an important administrative development in the state following recent changes announced by the President of India.
Oath Ceremony Held in Hyderabad
The Shiv Pratap Shukla Telangana Governor oath ceremony was conducted in a simple yet dignified manner at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. During the ceremony, Chief Justice A. P. Singh of the Telangana High Court administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Governor.
The event was attended by several prominent leaders and senior officials.
Key Leaders Present at the Ceremony
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- Members of the Telangana State Cabinet
- Senior government officials and dignitaries
The ceremony highlighted the official beginning of Shiv Pratap Shukla’s tenure as the new Telangana Governor.
Previously Served as Himachal Pradesh Governor
Before taking charge as Telangana Governor, Shiv Pratap Shukla had been serving as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. He arrived in Hyderabad on Tuesday ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.
At the airport, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy welcomed him upon his arrival in Hyderabad, marking the start of his new role in Telangana.
Appointment Part of Governor Reshuffle
The appointment of Shiv Pratap Shukla as Telangana Governor comes as part of a recent reshuffle of Governors announced by President Droupadi Murmu.
As part of this reshuffle:
- Former Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has been transferred to Maharashtra
- Shiv Pratap Shukla has been appointed as the new Governor of Telangana
This administrative change is expected to shape upcoming official engagements in the state.
Governor to Address Budget Session
The new Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla will soon address the joint session of the Telangana Legislative Assembly at the beginning of the Budget Session starting March 16.
His address to both Houses will mark his first major constitutional responsibility after assuming office as Telangana Governor.
The oath-taking of Shiv Pratap Shukla as the new Telangana Governor in Hyderabad signals a new phase in the state’s constitutional leadership and administrative functioning.
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