Senior BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur took oath as the 6th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the historic Ridge Ground of Shimla. He has replaced Virbhadra Singh.
A five-time MLA, Mr Thakur won Siraj Assembly seat of Mandi district this time. Governor Aacharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr Thakur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present at the swearing-in ceremony. This was the first time when the Prime Minister attended the oath-taking ceremony of the Chief Minister in the state.
Source- AIR World Service
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