Gangtok,21 May: The Sikkim Democratic
Front SDF party after winning the majority of 22 seats have made a
history by running its government for 5th term (Heading for 25 years).
The leader of the winning party Shri Pawan Chamling has entered the hallmark of becoming the longest serving Chief Minister in India
conceding West Bengal Ex CM Late Jyoti Basu (1977-2000).
The oath taking ceremony was today held at Ashirwad Bhawan of Raj Bhawan in the capital which was graced by the Governor of Sikkim Shri Sriniwasan Patil. During the ceremony 11 cabinet were sworn-in as council of ministers, namely Shri DD Bhutia , Shri GM Gurung, Shri DT Lepcha, Shri Somnath Poudyal, Shri R B Subba, Shri Ugen Gyasto Bhutia, Shri Tshering Wangdi Lepcha, Smt Tulshi Devi Rai, Shri NK Subba, Mr. AK Ghatani, Shri SB Subedi.
The oath taking ceremony was today held at Ashirwad Bhawan of Raj Bhawan in the capital which was graced by the Governor of Sikkim Shri Sriniwasan Patil. During the ceremony 11 cabinet were sworn-in as council of ministers, namely Shri DD Bhutia , Shri GM Gurung, Shri DT Lepcha, Shri Somnath Poudyal, Shri R B Subba, Shri Ugen Gyasto Bhutia, Shri Tshering Wangdi Lepcha, Smt Tulshi Devi Rai, Shri NK Subba, Mr. AK Ghatani, Shri SB Subedi.
Cabinet Portfolios : 2014
1. Pawan Chamling, Chief Minister: Home; Finance, Revenue & Expenditure; Development Planning; Economic Reforms & NE Council Affairs 2. DD Bhutia: Energy & Power; Labour 3 GM Gurung: Roads & Bridges (PWD); Cultural Affairs & Heritage 4. RB Subba: HRD; Sports & Youth Affairs; Law; Parliamentary Affairs 5. SB Subedi: RMDD; Panchayati Raj; Cooperation 6. DT Lepcha: PWD (Building & Housing); Transport 7 Somnath Poudyal: Food Security, Agriculture & Horticulture; Irrigation & Flood Control 8. Ugen T Gyatso Bhutia: Tourism & Civil Aviation; Commerce & Industries 9. NK Subba: UDHD; Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs 10. Tulsi Devi Rai: Water Security; Social Justice 11. Tshering Wangdi Lepcha: Forest; Mines; Science & Technology 12. AK Ghatani: Healthcare, Human Services & Family Welfare; Animal Husbandry, Livestock & Veterinary.
TIMELINE : 1994- 2009-2014*
- (Voice of Sikkim input)
Narendra Modi congratulates Pawan Chamling
Hailing Pawan Chamling's fifth consecutive win in assembly elections, Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi tweeted: "Congratulations and best wishes to Pawan Chamling on being sworn in as Sikkim CM.We will work together for Sikkim's progress."
Chamling is set to become the longest serving chief minister in India, breaking former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu's record of 23 years.
Chamling is set to become the longest serving chief minister in India, breaking former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu's record of 23 years.
- http://ibnlive.in.com input