Dr Bhargav Mallappa presented a Sathya Sai Baba portrait to Om Prakash Mathur as dignitaries attended the new Kerala Governor’s oath ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram
Keralam: Dr Bhargav Mallappa presented a portrait of Sathya Sai Baba to Om Prakash Mathur during the latter’s oath-taking ceremony as Governor of Keralam at Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on October 27, 2026.
Mallappa, the founder and National Chairman of the Akhila Sevak Samaj Council (ASSC), said the presentation reflected respect for Mathur and highlighted the spiritual leader’s message of compassion, unity and selfless service.
Senior Leaders Attend the Ceremony
Justice Soumen Sen, Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, administered the oath of office. Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, state ministers and other public representatives attended the ceremony.
Mathur formally assumed office as the 29th Governor of Keralam. He previously served as the Governor of Sikkim and succeeded Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who was appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu, according to the supplied material.
Mallappa Emphasises Service and Humanity
Mallappa said Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings of love, compassion, unity and service continued to inspire people across generations.
He described the portrait as a reminder of the importance of humanity and service without personal interest. As head of the Akhila Sevak Samaj Council, Mallappa focuses on social service and initiatives aimed at community welfare.
The presentation brought attention to the connection between spiritual values and community service during the formal ceremony marking Mathur’s assumption of office.
