PNS | Bhubaneswar
Veteran Congress leader and former Odisha Chief Minister JB Patnaik was sworn in as the Governor of Assam on Friday. Patnaik replaced Syed Sibtey Razi. On Friday morning, Patnaik left for Guwahati.
He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Guwahati High Court Chief Justice J Chelameswar at a function held at the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati. Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi and his Cabinet colleagues were present.
“I would execute my constitutional duties and whenever required I am ready to extend my services,” Patnaik said. Patnaik’s wife, former MP Jayanti Patnaik and other close relatives were also present at the swearing-in-ceremony.
After taking over Governor, Patnaik urged the outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) to shun violence and come for unconditional peace talks with the Government.
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