Updated 31 July 2024 at 15:15 IST

Om Prakash Mathur Takes Oath as Sikkim Governor

Om Prakash Mathur has been sworn in as the 16th governor of Sikkim, succeeding Lakshman Prasad Acharya.

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Gangtok: Senior BJP leader Om Prakash Mathur on Wednesday took oath as the 16th governor of Sikkim.

He was administered the oath of office by Sikkim High Court Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder during a function held at the Raj Bhavan here.

Mathur, 72, succeeds Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who has been made the Assam Governor.

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, other ministers and senior officials were present at the function.

Mathur is also a former member of the Rajya Sabha.

Published By : Aditi Pandey

Published On: 31 July 2024 at 15:15 IST