📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Politics
D.S. Bisen sworn in as Governor of Uttarakhand at Raj Bhavan
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
👁 14
Former Union minister D.S. Bisen took the oath of office as Uttarakhand's new governor in a ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Dehradun.
D.S. Bisen was sworn in as the Governor of Uttarakhand on Thursday, taking the constitutional oath at the Raj Bhavan in Dehradun. The ceremony was attended by senior officials, members of the state administration and other dignitaries.
Following the oath, Bisen assumed the constitutional responsibilities of the office, which include overseeing the state's executive functions and acting as the link between the state and the Union government.
His appointment comes as the state prepares for upcoming legislative sessions and ongoing development projects. The governor's role will be pivotal in ensuring smooth coordination between the elected government and the central authorities.
The oath-taking marks the beginning of Bisen's tenure, during which he is expected to uphold the constitutional framework and promote the welfare of Uttarakhand's citizens.
Following the oath, Bisen assumed the constitutional responsibilities of the office, which include overseeing the state's executive functions and acting as the link between the state and the Union government.
His appointment comes as the state prepares for upcoming legislative sessions and ongoing development projects. The governor's role will be pivotal in ensuring smooth coordination between the elected government and the central authorities.
The oath-taking marks the beginning of Bisen's tenure, during which he is expected to uphold the constitutional framework and promote the welfare of Uttarakhand's citizens.