Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade has been appointed as the new Governor of Rajasthan, with a ceremonial welcome in Jaipur attended by top officials including Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Bagade, a veteran RSS leader and former Maharashtra speaker, will officially take office after his oath ceremony administered by Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava. Concurrently, BJP veteran Gulab Chand Kataria was sworn in as the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, replacing Banwarilal Purohit, who resigned earlier this year. Kataria's swearing-in ceremony was also attended by several dignitaries, highlighting his extensive political background. The appointments come as part of a broader reshuffle, with new governors being assigned to nine states, including significant roles in Assam and Manipur, amidst ongoing political developments.