Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat has been given additional charge of Maharashtra following the election of CP Radhakrishnan as the Vice President of India. Radhakrishnan, who was serving as Maharashtra’s governor, secured 452 votes against 300 polled by INDIA bloc candidate and former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy on September 9.
Radhakrishnan was the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA’s nominee for the second highest parliamentary office and emerged victorious in the keenly watched contest. After his election, he vacated the post of Maharashtra governor, paving the way for Devvrat’s additional appointment.
Acharya Devvrat, who has been serving as Gujarat’s governor since July 2019, earlier held the office of Himachal Pradesh governor from August 2015 to July 2019. A strong advocate of Vedic philosophy, natural farming, and cow-breed improvement, Devvrat is also known for his work in promoting yogic science and traditional values.
Academically, he holds a master’s degree in History and Hindi, a bachelor’s in Education, and a diploma in Yoga Science. He is also a doctor in Naturopathy and Yogic Science. Alongside his administrative roles, Devvrat frequently delivers lectures on Vedic human values and philosophy, while engaging in initiatives to spread awareness about sustainable farming practices.
