Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu sworn in as Himachal Pradesh chief minister

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party MP Rahul Gandhi, party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot were present at the oath-taking ceremony

Sukhwinder Sukhu taking oath as the 15th chief minister of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla on Sunday
Sukhwinder Sukhu taking oath as the 15th chief minister of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla on Sunday
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Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, a four-time MLA, was on Sunday sworn in as the 15th chief minister of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony attended by senior party figures including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Sukhu, 58, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at a ceremony under the open sky at the historic Ridge ground here.

Mukesh Agnihotri, the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly, was administered the oath as the deputy chief minister.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot also attended the ceremony.

Crowds at the swearing in ceremony in Shimla, Dec 11
Crowds at the swearing in ceremony in Shimla, Dec 11

Former Union minister Anand Sharma, former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Congress Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajeev Shukla, state Congress chief Pratibha Singh and senior leader Sachin Pilot were also present.

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