However, the governor must act on the advice of the popularly elected government of Telangana, headed by the chief minister of Telangana, who thus serve as the de facto executive authority of the state.

The Constitution of India also empowers the governor to act upon their own discretion, such as the ability to appoint or dismiss a ministry, recommend President's rule, or reserve bills for the president's assent.

Narasimhan was replaced as the governor of Telangana months later in September 2019 by Tamilisai Soundararajan.

Soundararajan also became the first female to hold the office of the state governor.

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