Newly appointed Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shiv Pratap Shukla during the swearing-in ceremony of State Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu at Raj Bhavan, Shimla on Saturday. , Photo Credit: ANI
Shiv Pratap Shukla took oath on Saturday as 29 th Himachal Pradesh Governor at a function in the state capital Shimla.
Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice Sabina administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Shukla who took oath in Sanskrit. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and Governor’s wife Janki Shukla were also present on the occasion.
Later speaking to reporters, the governor said that he would work in coordination with the state government and in accordance with the constitution. He said that he would complete the works started by the former governors and would also urge the Chief Minister to cooperate in completing those works on priority.
Expressing concern over the growing illegal drug trade in Himachal Pradesh, the Governor said that drug addiction was fast taking the young generation and the future of the country in its grip.
Shukla said, “The saddest situation is that today drug addiction has reached even the remotest areas, which needs to be stopped.”
He suggested that while the law and police administration do their part, there is a need to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. He said that it would be his endeavor to make the de-addiction campaign more widespread through educational institutions and social organizations and ensure the participation of every person in this effort.
Himachal is Devbhoomi and there should be no place for drugs here. I would also appeal to the media for cooperation so that they become partners in my efforts in this direction.