President Murmu Approves Major Governor Reshuffle; RN Ravi Moves to West Bengal

President Droupadi Murmu approved a major reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across nine states and Union Territories on March 5, 2026. Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, whose nearly four-year tenure was marked by frequent confrontations with the DMK-led state government, was transferred to West Bengal following the resignation of Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was given additional charge of Tamil Nadu. The reshuffle also included appointments in Bihar, Delhi, Telangana, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Himachal Pradesh. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the lack of consultation in Ravi's appointment, highlighting concerns over federal conventions ahead of upcoming assembly elections in both states.