Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat Takes Over Maharashtra After CP Radhakrishnan Elected Vice President

CP Radhakrishnan secured the Vice President’s post on September 9 with a 452-300 win in the polls.

Acharya Devvrat, who is currently serving as the governor of Gujarat, has been given the additional charge of Maharashtra following the election of CP Radhakrishnan as the new vice president of India. The move came after Radhakrishnan officially vacated the position of Maharashtra governor to assume his new constitutional role.

Radhakrishnan, who was the BJP-led NDA nominee for the second-highest parliamentary office, defeated opposition-backed candidate B Sudershan Reddy, a retired Supreme Court judge, in the September 9 elections. He won with a vote margin of 452-300, cementing his victory against the INDIA bloc’s choice. With this win, Radhakrishnan has taken over as vice president and left the Maharashtra governor’s office vacant.

In light of this development, Acharya Devvrat has been handed additional responsibilities while continuing as Gujarat governor. He will now oversee Maharashtra until a permanent appointment is made.

Who is Acharya Devvrat
Before taking charge in Gujarat in July 2019, Acharya Devvrat served as the governor of Himachal Pradesh from August 2015 to July 2019. His long administrative journey has been marked by his interest in education and social reforms.

Devvrat holds several academic degrees, including a master’s in History and Hindi, a bachelor’s in education, and a diploma in Yoga Science. He also holds a doctorate in Naturopathy and Yogic Science, according to the National Portal of India. His work extends beyond governance as he often delivers lectures on Vedic values and philosophy.

He has played a vital role in spreading awareness about natural farming and cow breed improvement, taking forward initiatives that connect traditional practices with modern needs.

In Gujarat, Devvrat is also the chancellor of several universities including Gujarat University, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Sardar Patel University, Saurashtra University, and Gujarat Technological University, among others. His leadership spans education, culture, and governance, making him a significant figure in the state.