Jishnu Dev Varma, former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura, was sworn in as the new Governor of Telangana during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan, administered by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe. His appointment marks a significant moment as he is the first individual from Tripura to hold this position since India's independence. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and various political figures attended the event, where Varma emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation in building an inclusive and equitable future for Telangana. He succeeds CP Radhakrishnan, who held the role in charge prior to Varma's official appointment. Varma, who has been a prominent figure in Tripura politics, expressed gratitude towards the President and Prime Minister for this recognition of his home state. The Governor's arrival was met with a warm reception, including a guard of honor at the airport.