New Governor of Nagaland Sworn in

Nikhil Kumar, former police commissioner of Delhi, recently took his oath of office and secrecy as the Governor of Nagaland at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Kohima. Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari, judge of Gauhati High Court administered the oath of office and secrecy in the presence of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and his cabinet colleagues.

Other MLAs, Leader of the Opposition, civil and police officers, army officers, tribal leaders and members of the public attended the ceremony.

Kumar had earlier said that his top priority would be to work towards fulfilling the aspirations of the people of the state and would seek cooperation of all sections for the all round development of the beautiful state.