Yadav’s appointment by President Droupadi Murmu comes as she succeeds Thaawarchand Gehlot. Following the swearing-in ceremony, she received a guard of honour and paid her respects at the National Military Memorial.
A PhD chemist from IIT Roorkee, Yadav entered public life after her husband, BSF Deputy Commandant Sukhbir Singh Yadav, died in the 1999 Kargil War. She subsequently served as a Member of Parliament and a BJP board member, building her public and political career following the personal loss.
Her journey from an academic background to public service and political responsibilities has been a defining part of her career. The oath-taking ceremony in Bengaluru formally completed the transition from Gehlot’s tenure to Yadav’s appointment as Karnataka’s new Governor.
Her assumption of office on October 16, 2026, marks a significant milestone in Karnataka’s gubernatorial history, with Yadav becoming the state’s second woman to hold the position.
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