Assam gets a new governor

Assam gets a new governor

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Gulab Chand Kataria sworn in as new governor of Assam. He was sworn in as the 31st governor of Assam on February 23, 2023 at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalashetra in Guwahati.

Chief justice of Gauhati high court Justice Sandeep Mehta administered the oath of office to the new governor.

It is an honour to take oath of office of the governor of a beautiful state like Assam. I have sworn to serve the ideals of the Indian Constitution and dedicate my life to serving and promoting the interests of the people of Assam. I will certainly carry out my responsibilities in accordance with the Constitution with utmost honesty and sincerity,” Kataria said.

Gulab Chand Kataria hails from Udaipur in Rajasthan. He was the former home minister of Rajasthan and a leader of opposition in the Rajasthan legislative assembly prior to his appointment as governor.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the swearing-in ceremony.

Before taking charge as governor of the state, Kataria visited Kamakhya Temple and offered puja for the welfare of all sections of the people of the state.

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