Dehradun, Oct 19: Dhal Singh Bisen took the oath as the new governor of Uttarakhand on Monday. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court Manoj Kumar Tiwari during a ceremony held at the Lok Bhawan here.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, the governor inspected a Guard of Honour presented by the Uttarakhand Police. Prior to this, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan read out the warrant of appointment issued by the president, confirming Bisen’s appointment as the governor of Uttarakhand.
The governor emphasised that his primary priorities include upholding constitutional values, maintaining the dignity of his office and, in collaboration with the state government and the public, accelerating initiatives in the education, health, agriculture, tourism, environment, employment and public-welfare sectors.
Talking to reporters, the governor said, “I offer my heartfelt salutations to the sacred land of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand and its people. I express my deepest gratitude to the nation’s top leadership for providing me with the opportunity to serve this sacred land.”
He said Uttarakhand is not merely a state, but a centre of the country’s faith and culture. (PTI)