Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s oath-taking ceremony in Himachal | In pics
Published on Dec 11, 2022 04:38 PM IST
- Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was sworn in as the 15th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday as the Congress returned to power in the hill state. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath in an open-ground ceremony at Shimla. The top leadership of the grand old party, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and the party's chief Mallikarjun Kharge, attended the event. Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh and Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot were also present. Mukesh Agnihotri, the outgoing assembly's opposition leader, was administered the oath as deputy chief minister. After a Congress Legislature Party (meeting) on Saturday, Sukhu's name was finally confirmed for the top post.
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Crowd of people gather to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, in Shimla on Sunday. (ANI)
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwvnder Singh Sukhu receives Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his swearing-in ceremony. (PTI)
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Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu being sworn in as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister by Governor Rajendra Arlekar at a ceremony in Shimla. (PTI)
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Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Bhupesh Baghel attended the oath-taking ceremony of the Himachal Pradesh CM. (HT Photo)
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Congress top leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge at Sukhu's swearing-in ceremony. (HT Photo)
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Newly sworn-in Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. (PTI)
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