Thursday, Aug 01, 2024 00:45 [IST]
Last Update: Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 19:07 [IST]
GANGTOK, (IPR): Om Prakash Mathur assumed
the office of the Governor of Sikkim today. The swearing-in ceremony was held
at Raj Bhavan, Gangtok in the morning.
Earlier,
the Chief Secretary placed the form of oath before the Governor-designate and
read the President's Warrant to appoint Om Prakash Mathur as the Governor of
Sikkim.
The Chief
Justice High Court of Sikkim, Justice Biswanath Somadder administered the oath
of office and secrecy to the Governor in the presence of Chief Minister Prem
Singh Tamang, cabinet ministers, and other dignitaries.
Following
the swearing-in ceremony, the new Governor signed the solemn oath/affirmation
for the assumption of office at Raj Bhavan in Gangtok.
After the
ceremony, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang introduced the Speaker, cabinet ministers,
Judges of Sikkim High Court, Deputy Speaker, MLAs, and other dignitaries to the
new Governor.
The
Governor was then given a ceremonial guard of honour by the Sikkim Armed
Police.
The event
was also attended by Mayor, Deputy Mayor, DGP, former legislators, chairpersons,
and heads of departments. Officials from the Army and Central government
agencies were also present.
The
ceremony concluded with the National Anthem.
Later, the
Governor and the Chief Minister participated in a plantation drive at the Raj
Bhavan premises under the "Ek Ped Maa Ki Naam" (Plant for Mother),
where they planted rhododendron saplings.
