Gen V.K. Singh (Retd) Sworn in as Mizoram's 25th Governor
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Synopsis
On January 16, Gen V.K. Singh (retd) was sworn in as the 25th Governor of Mizoram. The ceremony, held at Raj Bhavan, was attended by several dignitaries and emphasized the Governor's commitment to serving the state with integrity.
Key Takeaways
- Gen V.K. Singh (retd) officially becomes 25th Governor of Mizoram.
- Ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, administered by Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
- Governor seeks blessings at Kamakhya Temple before assuming duties.
- Former Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati transitioned to Odisha.
- Singh has a notable military and political background.
Aizawl, January 16 (NationPress) Former Union Minister and Army chief, Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (retd), was sworn in as the 25th Governor of Mizoram on Thursday. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi during a modest ceremony held at Raj Bhavan.
Present at the event were Chief Minister Lalduhoma, his Cabinet members, Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama, and senior officials from security, civil, and military sectors. The ceremony was conducted by Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena.
Former Chief Ministers Lal Thanhawla (Congress) and Zoramthanga (Mizo National Front), along with church leaders and representatives from various organizations, also attended.
Singh was appointed to the gubernatorial position by President Droupadi Murmu on December 24.
Upon his arrival at Lengpui Airport, approximately 30 km from Aizawl, the new Governor was greeted by Chief Minister, Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama, Home Minister K. Sapdanga, and other notable figures.
Accompanied by his wife Bharti Singh and family, the Governor visited the esteemed Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to seek blessings from Maa Kamakhya prior to taking on his duties in Mizoram.
This act of devotion highlights the profound respect for the spiritual and cultural heritage of the area. During his visit, the Governor prayed to Maa Kamakhya, asking for her grace to serve the people of Mizoram with dedication, humility, and integrity. Visiting one of the most significant Shakti Peeths symbolizes the importance of divine inspiration in public service, as stated in an official release.
The outgoing Governor, Hari Babu Kambhampati, who served for over three years and five months, departed the state on January 2 to assume his duties in Odisha the following day.
Born on May 10, 1951, General V.K. Singh (retd) was the 24th Chief of Army Staff from 2010 to 2012. After retiring from military service, he entered politics and was elected as a Member of Parliament from Ghaziabad on a BJP ticket in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first term, he served as Minister of State for External Affairs, Independent Charge for DoNER, and Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation. In the second term, he managed the portfolios of Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Civil Aviation.
