The new Governor for Karnataka is Mr. Rameshwar Thakur, he is shifting him from Orissa. Mr. Thakur has been appointed as Karnataka Governor for the remainder of his term, succeeding T N Chaturvedi, whose term of office expired recently.

Thakur, a native of Bihar and a former Union minister, is expected to play a vital role in the State as the chasm between the ruling JD(S) and BJP had widened on the question of transfer of power on October 3. He being a shrewd politician and a veteran leader, has occupied various important and prestigious positions from time to time, including Director of Unit Trust of India, Director of Export Credit and Guarantee Corporation, Director of Punjab National Bank and Director of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi Chambers of Commerce.

Compilation from various sources.