Itanagar, Aug 11: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) BD Mishra was on Wednesday sworn in as the Governor of Mizoram. Mishra, who was administered the oath of office by Gauhati High Court Judge, Justice Michael Zothankhuma at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Aizawl, Mizoram, will continue as Arunachal Pradesh Governor with additional charge of Mizoram. The Governor will discharge the functions of Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati in addition to his own duties, during the latter’s absence on leave, a Raj Bhavan communique said here. Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, Deputy Chief Minister Tawnluia, Assembly Speaker Lalrinliana Sailo, Council of ministers and leaders of political parties were present in the swearing-in ceremony, the release said. Among others, Mizoram Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP) and other senior officials were also present, it added.
