Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the 23rd Governor of Kerala on January 2, 2025. Born on April 23, 1954, in Panaji, Goa, he is the son of Late Shri Vishwanath Arlekar and Late Smt. Tilomattama Arlekar. He completed his matriculation from St. Joseph’s institute, Vasco Da Gama, Goa. Furthermore, he was interested in commerce, which made him pursue and graduate with B.Com. He completed and received his degree from MES college, Vasco Da Gama, Goa.
Shri Arlekar’s tenure as a Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly (2002–2007) was marked by respect for his ideologies and his advocacy for social issues, development, and environmental conservation. From 2012 to 2017, as the Hon’ble Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly, he earned nationwide acclaim for his visionary leadership in making the Assembly the first in India to adopt a paperless system. He also served as the Minister for Forest & Environment and Panchayati Raj in Goa.
In July 2021, Shri Arlekar was appointed as the 21st Governor of Himachal Pradesh, a position he held until 2023. In February 2023, he assumed office as the 30th Governor of Bihar, where he continued to demonstrate his commitment to public service.
