- Sujal Pradhan, NET Correspondent, Sikkim
The former Speaker of Sikkim Legislative Assembly – L.B. Das today sworn-in as Member of the Council of Ministers during a ceremony held at Ashirvad Hall, Raj Bhawan.
The oath-of-office and secrecy to the Minister designate was administered by Governor of Sikkim, Ganga Prasad.
L.B. Das is a Member of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly from West Pendam constituency.
The swearing-in ceremony was graced by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Arun Upreti, Deputy Speaker, SLA, Sangay Lepcha, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, MP Lok Sabha, and other dignitaries.
Earlier, the ceremony commenced with the Chief Secretary seeking permission of the Governor to proceed with the swearing in.
The Swearing-in ceremony was followed by offering of khadas to L.B. Das by the Chief Minister and other dignitaries.
