Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav meets PM Modi after assuming charge
Synopsis
Sudha Yadav, Karnataka's first woman Governor in over two decades and a veteran BJP leader with a seat on the party's top decision-making board, paid her first courtesy call on PM Modi on 29 October — a meeting that signals the formal beginning of her gubernatorial tenure in a state governed by the rival Congress.
Key Takeaways
Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 29 October , her first meeting with the PM after taking charge.
She was sworn in as the 20th Governor of Karnataka on 16 October at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru .
She is the second woman to serve as Karnataka Governor, after V.S.
Ramadevi (1999–2002).
President Droupadi Murmu appointed her to the post on 12 October .
Yadav previously served as a BJP MP from Mahendragarh (1999–2004) , BJP National Secretary, OBC Morcha chief, and NCBC member.
She was inducted into the BJP Parliamentary Board in August 2022 .
Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, 29 October, holding discussions with him shortly after assuming charge as the 20th Governor of Karnataka. The meeting marked her first interaction with the Prime Minister following her appointment to the constitutional post.
PMO Confirms the Meeting
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) confirmed the meeting in a post on social media platform X, stating, 'Governor of Karnataka, Sudha Yadav met Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.' The brief but significant courtesy call is customary for newly appointed Governors following assumption of office.
Swearing-In and Historic Significance
Sudha Yadav was sworn in as Karnataka's Governor on 16 October at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru, with Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court Vibhu Bakhru administering the oath of office. She is only the second woman to serve as Governor of Karnataka, after V.S. Ramadevi, who held the post from 1999 to 2002 — a gap of over two decades. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka, and Legislative Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy were among the dignitaries present at the ceremony.
Yadav's Political and Public Service Background
Yadav hails from Haryana and brings a substantial political and administrative career to the gubernatorial role. She served as a Member of Parliament from Mahendragarh between 1999 and 2004 under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) banner. She subsequently served as BJP National Secretary and headed the party's Other Backward Classes (OBC) Morcha. Between 2019 and 2022, she was a member of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), and in August 2022, she was inducted into the BJP Parliamentary Board — the party's highest decision-making body.
Appointment and Transition
President Droupadi Murmu formally appointed Sudha Yadav as Karnataka's Governor on 12 October. Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Yadav paid floral tributes at the National Military Memorial in Bengaluru. Outgoing Governor Gehlot felicitated the incoming Governor at the ceremony, while Chief Minister Shivakumar presented her with a bouquet.
With the courtesy call to the Prime Minister now concluded, Yadav is expected to focus on settling into the constitutional responsibilities of the Raj Bhavan, which will include engaging with the state legislature and the ruling Congress government in Karnataka.
Point of View
But its context is not. Sudha Yadav arrives at Karnataka's Raj Bhavan as a senior BJP figure — Parliamentary Board member, former OBC Morcha head — in a state firmly held by the Congress. Karnataka's Raj Bhavan has historically been a flashpoint between the Centre and the state government, and a Governor with strong party credentials adds a layer of political sensitivity to every constitutional interaction. The real test of Yadav's tenure will be how she navigates the constitutional role's boundaries when the state government and the Centre are on opposing sides — as they already are on multiple policy fronts.
NationPress
29 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav meet PM Modi?
Sudha Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 October for a courtesy call following her assumption of charge as Karnataka's Governor on 16 October. Such meetings are customary for newly appointed Governors after taking office.
When was Sudha Yadav appointed Karnataka Governor?
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Sudha Yadav as Governor of Karnataka on 12 October. She was sworn in on 16 October at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru, by Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court Vibhu Bakhru.
Is Sudha Yadav the first woman Governor of Karnataka?
No, she is the second. V.S. Ramadevi previously served as Karnataka's Governor from 1999 to 2002. Yadav's appointment ends a gap of over two decades since a woman last held the post.
What is Sudha Yadav's political background?
Sudha Yadav is a senior BJP leader from Haryana who served as a Member of Parliament from Mahendragarh (1999–2004), BJP National Secretary, and head of the party's OBC Morcha. She was a member of the National Commission for Backward Classes from 2019 to 2022 and joined the BJP Parliamentary Board in August 2022.
Who was the outgoing Governor of Karnataka?
The outgoing Governor, referred to as Gehlot in official accounts, was present at the swearing-in ceremony on 16 October and felicitated Sudha Yadav before she assumed charge.
