Bihar

• 03 Jan 2025

42nd Governor of Bihar

Why in News? 

Recently, Arif Mohammad Khan was sworn in as the 42^nd Governor of Bihar. 

 Key Points 

• Oath Administration: 
  • Patna High Court Chief Justice administered the oath at the Raj Bhawan. 
  • The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his deputies, and Leader of Opposition. 
• Governor: 
  • The Governor’s appointment, his powers and everything related to the office of Governor have been discussed under Article 153 to Article 162 of the Indian Constitution. 
  • The role of the Governor is quite similar to that of the President of India. He stands as executive head of a State and under the Constitution of India, the governing machinery is the same as that of the Central Government. 
  • It is stated that the Governor has a dual role. 
    • He is the constitutional head of the state, bound by the advice of his council of ministers. 
    • He functions as a vital link between the Union Government and the State Government.