Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 13 -- Even as the announcement of his appointment as the Governor of Tamil Nadu marked a new chapter in his public life, Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar began Tuesday with a familiar commitment to his scheduled engagements, boarding the 4 am Vande Bharat Express from Thiruvananthapuram to Palakkad.

The early-morning journey, undertaken despite the announcement of his new assignment, drew appreciation on social media, with many viewing it as a reflection of his dedication to public duty.

Arlekar's departure from Kerala comes as part of a wider reshuffle of Governors announced by the Centre. Om Prakash Mathur, the Governor of Sikkim, has been appointed as the new Governor of Kerala.

When Arlekar arri...