Gangtok: Dushyant Kumar Gautam was sworn in as the 19th Governor of Sikkim at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan, Gangtok, on Monday.
The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Sikkim High Court Chief Justice A Muhamed Mustaque in the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, members of the Council of Ministers, Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, High Court judges, Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista, MLAs and other dignitaries.
Earlier, Chief Secretary R Telang presented and read out the President’s Warrant of Appointment. Following the oath-taking, Gautam signed the solemn oath/affirmation formally assuming office.
The Chief Minister subsequently introduced the Speaker, members of the Council of Ministers, MLAs and other dignitaries to the newly sworn-in Governor.
Gautam was also accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the Sikkim Armed Police.
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Gautam as Governor of Sikkim on October 12. He succeeds Om Prakash Mathur.
Representatives of the Army and Central government agencies also attended the ceremony.
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