K Kailashnathan Sworn In as Puducherry Lt Governor

Former IAS officer K Kailashnathan was sworn in as Lt Governor of Puducherry. The oath was administered by Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Justice D Krishnakumar. The ceremony was attended by key officials and dignitaries, with a guard of honour presented by Puducherry police.

Former IAS officer K Kailashnathan was formally sworn in as the new Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry at a ceremony held at Raj Nivas on Wednesday.

The oath of office and secrecy was administered by the Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Justice D Krishnakumar. Chief Secretary to the Puducherry Administration, Sharat Chauhan, read out the appointment warrant from President Droupadi Murmu.

Kailashnathan becomes the 25th Lt Governor of the union territory. The event was attended by a host of dignitaries including Chief Minister N Rangasamy, his cabinet members, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Puducherry Assembly, legislators, top police officials, and representatives from various organizations. Post-ceremony, Puducherry police presented a guard of honour to the newly appointed Lt Governor outside Raj Nivas.

(With inputs from agencies.)