Om Prakash Mathur Sworn in as 18th Governor of Sikkim

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Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Sikkim on 31st July at Raj Bhavan, Gangtok.

An Overview of the News

• Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, Justice Biswanath Somadder, administered the oath of office and secrecy.

• The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Cabinet Ministers, and other dignitaries.

Ceremonial Events

• The Governor was given a ceremonial guard of honour by the Sikkim Armed Police.

• The event was attended by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, DGP, former legislators, Chairpersons, Heads of Departments, and officials from the Army and Central Government agencies.

Plantation Drive

• After the swearing-in, the Governor and Chief Minister participated in a plantation drive at the Raj Bhavan premises.

• Under the "Ek Ped Maa Ki Naam" (Plant for Mother) initiative, they planted Rhododendron saplings.

About Sikkim 

• It is a state in northeast India.

• Bordered by Bhutan, Tibet, and Nepal.

• Founded - 16 May 1975

• Capital - Gangtok

• Governor - Om Prakash Mathur

• Chief minister - Prem Singh Tamang (SKM)