Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 23 -- Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Keralam at Lok Bhavan here on Thursday.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Lok Bhavan Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram. Chief Justice of the High Court of Keralam, Justice Soumen Sen, administered the oath of office to Mathur, who previously served as the Governor of Sikkim.

Speaking to ANI, State and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders welcomed his appointment and described it as a proud occasion.

Keralam Minister and State Congress chief Sunny Joseph described the ceremony as a happy occasion, highlighting the presence of the Chief Minister, the Chief Justice, ministers and MLAs.

"The swearing-in ceremony was conducted in a very pleasant moo...