Shimla sources have stated that Jai Ram Thakur was sworn in as the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister at a ceremony here attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah among others. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to Thakur, who is turning 53 on January 6.
Meanwhile this will be his maiden term as Chief Minister. According to sources the swearing-in ceremony was held amid beating of drums and playing of 'shehnais' at the historic Ridge with Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states in attendance, along with more than 30,000 party supporters from across the state, mostly dressed up in traditional attires.
Moreover five time legislator
Thakur, who rose through the ranks and is known for his humble, clean and
low-profile nature, ahead of the ceremony said his top priorities would be
restoring law and order situation, and to minimize wasteful expenditure. His
mother who is residing at a remote village in Mandi district is a widowed
mother also attended the ceremony.
