Lakshman Prasad Acharya sworn in as the 17th governor of Sikkim in Gangtok
First Published: 16th February, 2023 15:14 IST
Acharya succeeds Ganga Prasad as the 17th Governor of Sikkim
Lakshman Prasad Acharya has been sworn in as the 17th governor of the State at Raj Bhawan in Gangtok today.
He was administered the oath of office by the Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court, Biswanath Somadder.
Chief Minister PS Tamang, ministers, MLAs, and officials were present at the swearing-in ceremony.
Sikkim Police gave the newly sworn-in Governor a ceremonial guard of honour.
Lakshman Prasad Acharya is the former State Vice-President and Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) of the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Varanasi Division Graduates Constituency in the Varanasi district.
Acharya succeeds Ganga Prasad as the 17th Governor of Sikkim.
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