Dehra Dun, June 27: Ramesh Pokhryal Nishank today was sworn in fifth Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. Governor of the state BL Joshi administered oath of office and secrecy to him in a ceremony.
Governor on Friday invited him for forming the government. It is worth mentioning here that Nishak met Governor in Nainital and staked claim for forming government.
Nishank was elected leader of BJP legislature party on June 24 after Khanduri announced his resignation.
Khanduri had offered to step down following the party’s poor performance in the state in the Lok Sabha elections and the party had Tuesday accepted his resignation
—IANS