Hari Babu Kambhampati Takes Oath as 27th Governor of Odisha

May 27, 2026

Overview

Hari Babu Kambhampati was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Odisha on 3 January 2025. Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh administered the oath at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. He succeeded Raghubar Das. Before taking office, he visited the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri.

A New Governor for Odisha

On 3 January 2025, Odisha got a new Governor. His name is Hari Babu Kambhampati. He was sworn in at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. The Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, Chakradhari Sharan Singh, gave him the oath of office. He took over from Raghubar Das, who resigned earlier. Before this new role, Kambhampati served as the Governor of Mizoram. President Droupadi Murmu appointed him as the Governor of Odisha on 24 December 2024. This article explains the role of a Governor, the swearing-in ceremony, and the new Governor’s background.

The Swearing-In Ceremony

The ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, the official home of the Governor of Odisha in Bhubaneswar. The oath of office for a Governor is written in Article 159 of the Constitution of India. The Chief Justice of the state’s High Court administers the oath. If the Chief Justice is not available, the senior-most judge of that High Court does it. On 3 January 2025, Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh of the Orissa High Court administered the oath to Hari Babu Kambhampati. Several dignitaries, judges, and officials attended the event. It was a simple but important ceremony.

Who Is Hari Babu Kambhampati?

Hari Babu Kambhampati is an experienced public figure. Before becoming the Governor of Odisha, he served as the Governor of Mizoram. He has also been active in politics and social work. He belongs to Andhra Pradesh. He is known for his calm and hardworking nature. His appointment as the 27th Governor of Odisha was announced by President Droupadi Murmu on 24 December 2024. He succeeded Raghubar Das, who resigned from the post. Kambhampati brings his administrative experience to his new role.

Visit to Shree Jagannath Temple

Before taking the oath, Hari Babu Kambhampati visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. This temple is one of the most holy places in Hinduism. It is part of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu. By visiting the temple, the new Governor showed his respect for the culture and faith of Odisha. It is a tradition for many new Governors and Chief Ministers to seek blessings at the Jagannath Temple before starting their work.

The Role of a Governor in India

The Governor is the constitutional head of a state. This post is created by Article 153 of the Constitution of India. The President appoints the Governor under Article 155. The Governor holds office “during the pleasure of the President” (Article 156). This means the President can remove the Governor at any time. The Governor’s main duties are: