Former Union minister Arif Mohammed Khan, known for his support of the Modi government's propositions to bring reform in the Muslim community, has been appointed the governor of Kerala.

Many a times has Arif Khan voiced support for jailing those accused of giving triple talaq to their wives.

A former Congress leader, Arif Khan had walked out of the Rajiv Gandhi government in 1986 over differences in the Shah Bano case. When the Modi government moved to abolish triple talaq and, he asked the Congress to extend support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

On Sunday, after President Ram Nath Kovind appointed him as the next Governor of the LDF-ruled Kerala, Arif Khan said, "It's an opportunity to serve. I am fortunate to be born in a country like India which is so vast and rich in diversity. It is a great opportunity for me to know this part of India, which forms the boundary of India and is called god's own country."

Recently, Arif Khan had also voiced support for the Modi government's decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and strip the strife-torn state of its special status.

Speaking to India Today TV, Arif Khan said, "It doesn't matter if the state is in alignment or not with the Central government, I hold a Constitutional post and I'll serve my duties towards the people of Kerala."

Talking about his relations with the Congress, Arif Khan said, "If Rahul Gandhi comes to meet me, I'll be more than happy to meet him and help him with anything."

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was elected as an MP from Kerala's Wayanad.