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Dushyant Kumar Gautam Sworn In As 19th Governor Of Sikkim
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News18•19-10-2026, 15:00
Dushyant Kumar Gautam Sworn In As 19th Governor Of Sikkim
- •Dushyant Kumar Gautam took oath as the 19th Governor of Sikkim, succeeding Om Prakash Mathur.
- •Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, Justice A Muhamed Mustaque, administered the oath of office and secrecy at Lok Bhavan.
- •Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and other dignitaries attended the swearing-in ceremony.
- •President Droupadi Murmu had appointed Gautam to the post on October 12.
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Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, Justice A Muhamed Mustaque, administered the oath of office and secrecy to Dushyant Kumar Gautam at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Gangtok.
Dushyant Kumar Gautam succeeded Om Prakash Mathur, who had served as the state's 18th Governor after assuming office on July 31, 2024.
President Droupadi Murmu officially appointed Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim on October 12, 2026.
