SHILLONG: former Member of Bihar Legislative Council Ganga Prasad was sworn in as the new Governor of Meghalaya today at Raj Bhawan in Shillong.
The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of High Court of Meghalaya, Justice Dinesh Maheshwari.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr Mukul M Sangma, Cabinet Ministers and high ranking officials from the Armed Forces were also present on the occasion.
Ganga Prasad was appointed as the Governor of Meghalaya by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind on September 30, 2017.
Ganga Prasad took oath in Hijndi language
The Chief Minister warmly welcomed the new Governor and said that the Government looks forward to working together for the development of the State.
On the other hand, Ganga Prasad said that Meghalaya being a culturally rich state holds a special position in the country and it would be pleasure to work in Meghalaya and contribute in safeguarding and promoting the rich heritage for which the state known.
He also asserted that he would work in close coordination with the Meghalaya Government for the development of the state.
