Dhal Singh Bisen is sworn in as the ninth Governor of Uttarakhand at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun, succeeding Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd.). The oath of office and secrecy is administered by Acting Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court Manoj Kumar Tiwari, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other senior officials attending the ceremony.
Bisen, whose appointment is announced by President Droupadi Murmu on October 12, outlines priorities focused on education, healthcare, and public welfare, while also stressing the importance of Uttarakhand’s cultural heritage. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity and refers to the state’s people—particularly women, youth, and farmers—highlighting their role in development. Across outlets, the emphasis is primarily on the change in governorship and Bisen’s stated agenda, with all accounts aligning on the succession and the key details of the swearing-in event.
