Guwahati, Oct. 19 -- Dushyant Kumar Gautam took charge as Sikkim's 19th Governor on Monday, October 19, after being sworn in at Lok Bhavan in Gangtok. President Droupadi Murmu had appointed him to the post on October 12, succeeding Om Prakash Mathur.

Justice A Muhamed Mustaque, Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, administered the oath of office and secrecy.

Those present included Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, state ministers, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, High Court judges, MLAs and other dignitaries.

Before the oath-taking, Chief Secretary R Telang read out President Droupadi Murmu's warrant appointing Gautam to the post. Gautam then signed the official oath and affirmation documents after taking the oath.

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