Sukhvinder Sukhu sworn in as 15th Himachal Pradesh CM, Mukesh Agnihotri as Deputy CM

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu became the 15th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday (Dec 11) with Mukesh Agnihotri as his Deputy CM.

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SHIMLA: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, a former Congress state chief, became the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday (Dec 11). The leader of the opposition in the outgoing Assembly, Mukesh Agnihotri, was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister. The ceremony took place in an open space at the historic Ridge at around 2 pm on Sunday with senior Congress leaders in attendance such as Mallikarjun Kharge, Ashok Gehlot, and Rahul Gandhi among others. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.

Sukhu expressed gratitude to the Congress party and the Gandhi family for giving him this opportunity and stated that he is happy to be the Chief Minister despite coming from an ordinary family. 

"I am happy that I am going to be CM despite being from an ordinary family. I am thankful to the Congress party and the Gandhi family for giving me this opportunity. My mother never stopped me from being in politics. I have reached here today because of her blessings," said Sukhu.

In the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections this year, the Congress party won an absolute majority, securing 40 seats, which is six more than the required number of 34 seats in the 68-member House.

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11 December 2022

14:06 IST

What Congress leaders said about new Himachal CM Sukhu

Priyanka Gandhi, while speaking to the media, said that she is very happy about Congress' win in Himachal. 

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said, "This is a new beginning for Congress as well as the people of Himachal Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi's yatra against inflation and unemployment will become stronger from Himachal."

On the other hand, Sachin Pilot said, "I believe that Sukhu will be able to deliver all the promises given by Cong. The people of Himachal Pradesh always supported Congress. We all will work together for the development of the state."

13:58 IST

Watch Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's swearing-in ceremony here:

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu took oath as Himachal Pradesh's 15th Chief Minister in presence of senior Congress leaders on Sunday in Shimla. Along with him, Mukesh Agnihotri was sworn in as the state's Deputy Chief Minister on the same stage. Take a look at the visuals from the ceremony.

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Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh at a ceremony in Shimla pic.twitter.com/ImX8kmkl3n

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