Keralam, October 27, 2026
Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, National Chairman and Founder of Akhila Sevak Samaj Council (ASSC), presented a special portrait of Sathya Sai Baba to Om Prakash Mathur, the newly appointed Governor of Keralam, during his oath-taking ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram.
The presentation took place as Om Prakash Mathur formally assumed office as the 29th Governor of Keralam.
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.
Speaking about the gesture, Dr Bhargav Mallappa said, “Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings of love, service, compassion and unity continue to inspire people across generations. I presented this special portrait to the Honourable Governor Om Prakash Mathur as a gesture of respect and as a reminder of the values of selfless service and humanity.”
Om Prakash Mathur previously served as the Governor of Sikkim and succeeded Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who was appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu.
Through the presentation, Dr Bhargav Mallappa highlighted the values of spirituality, compassion and service associated with Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings. As National Chairman and Founder of Akhila Sevak Samaj Council, Dr Bhargav Mallappa focuses on social service and initiatives aimed at community welfare.