Hyderabad, March 11 Shiv Pratap Shukla was sworn in as the fifth Governor of Telangana on Wednesday.
Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh of the Telangana High Court administered the oath of office to Shukla at Lok Bhavan here.
Shukla took the oath in Telugu.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his Cabinet colleagues were among those who attended the swearing-in ceremony.
Shukla, who previously served as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, was warmly welcomed by Reddy upon his arrival here on Tuesday.
In his message to the people of Telangana after taking office as Governor, Shukla expressed his sincere gratitude to the President and the Prime Minister for entrusting him with the responsibility.
"I consider it a privilege to serve the people of Telangana—a state known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and remarkable spirit of progress. Having previously served as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, I look forward to making a meaningful contribution to this dynamic state," he said.
Telangana stands as a symbol of aspiration, innovation, and resilience. The industrious spirit of its people, along with the state's abundant resources and strategic vision, provides a strong foundation for inclusive growth and sustainable development, the Governor said.
He extended greetings to the Telangana government led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his Cabinet.
"I am confident that, together, we will continue to uphold democratic values, constitutional ideals, and the collective aspirations of the people," Shukla said.
"As Governor, I remain committed to promoting unity and comprehensive development of the state. I will discharge my duties with fairness, integrity, and dedication to the Constitution of India," he added.
Later in the evening, the Governor and his wife, Janaki Shukla, visited the Bhagyalakshmi temple located adjacent to the historic Charminar and offered prayers.
Shukla, who is originally from Rudrapur in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, began his political career with the RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
He joined the BJP in 1983 and was elected as an MLA in 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1996.
He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2016. Shukla previously served as a Union Minister of State for Finance.
He succeeds Jishnu Dev Varma.