Dushyant Kumar Gautam takes the oath as the Governor of Sikkim, formalising his appointment to the post. After the oath, he is accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the Sikkim Armed Police, according to NDTV.
Multiple outlets also highlight that the swearing-in is taking place amid a political controversy. Times of India reports that the Congress party vows to “stir” or take action related to the situation, framing the event as contested within state or party politics. India Today similarly describes the oath-taking as occurring “amid controversy,” without detailing it further in the provided summaries. Overall, coverage focuses on both the constitutional transition and the surrounding dispute referenced by opposition voices.
