Date:15/05/2003 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2003/05/15/stories/2003051503601100.htm

National

N.C. Jain sworn in Rajasthan Governor

By Our Staff Correspondent

JAIPUR MAY 14. Nirmal Chandra Jain was sworn in Governor of Rajasthan at a simple ceremony held on the Raj Bhavan lawns here today. He replaces Anshuman Singh, whose term expired recently.

The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Anil Dev Singh.

The Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, his Cabinet colleagues, leaders of political parties and senior officials were among those present.

Mr. Jain took the oath in Hindi after the State Chief Secretary, R.K. Nair, read out the Presidential Warrant for his appointment.