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Governor-designate Dushyant Kumar Gautam lands in Gangtok ahead of oath on Oct 19
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 04:16 AM
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Governor-designate Dushyant Kumar Gautam arrived in Sikkim’s capital Gangtok on Tuesday, preparing for his oath‑taking ceremony scheduled for October 19.
Dushyant Kumar Gautam, the newly appointed Governor of Sikkim, touched down in Gangtok on Tuesday ahead of his scheduled oath‑taking on October 19. The arrival was confirmed by local officials who noted that the governor‑designate was accompanied by a small delegation of central government representatives.
The central government announced Gautam’s appointment earlier this month, naming him the 10th Governor of the northeastern state. His selection comes as part of a broader reshuffle of gubernatorial posts across several states, aimed at strengthening administrative coordination between the centre and the regions.
State officials, including Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, are expected to host a formal reception later in the day, after which Gautam will proceed to the Raj Bhavan for the oath ceremony. The event will be attended by senior bureaucrats and dignitaries, marking the beginning of his constitutional duties in Sikkim.
The central government announced Gautam’s appointment earlier this month, naming him the 10th Governor of the northeastern state. His selection comes as part of a broader reshuffle of gubernatorial posts across several states, aimed at strengthening administrative coordination between the centre and the regions.
State officials, including Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, are expected to host a formal reception later in the day, after which Gautam will proceed to the Raj Bhavan for the oath ceremony. The event will be attended by senior bureaucrats and dignitaries, marking the beginning of his constitutional duties in Sikkim.