In Goa, veteran politician and former Union Minister Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju today sworn in as the new Governor of Goa in a ceremonial event held at Raj Bhavan, Panaji. Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Justice Alok Aradhe, administered the oath of office.
Former Union Minister and senior Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader formally took charge as the Governor of Goa succeeding P S Sreedharan Pillai, who completed his term earlier this month.
The swearing-in ceremony took place in the grand Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan and was attended by top state officials and dignitaries.
According to IANS, Ashok is one of the senior-most leaders of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). He is reportedly 74 years old and is a member of the TDP politburo, the highest decision-making body of the party.
The new Governor of Goa had continuously represented the Vizianagaram seat for six terms. He was first elected as a Janata Party candidate. He has been associated with the TDP when it was floated by N.T. Rama Rao in 1982.
Reacting to Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju’s swearing in, Goa CM Sawant stated, “I welcome the new governor. He has immense political experience that might guide us in the functioning of the state and administration.