HP Governor Prabha Rau sworn in as acting Governor of Rajasthan

Himachal Pradesh Governor Prabha Rau today assumed additional charge as acting Governor of Rajasthan. High Court Chief Justice Jagdish Bhalla administered the oath of the office to Ms Rao in a brief and simple ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan this afternoon. Prior to the swearing-in ceremony, a two-minute silence was observed as mark of respect to late Governor Shilendra Kumar Singh, who passed away in New Delhi on December 1.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, his cabinet colleagues, Assembly Speaker Deependra Singh Shekhawat, former Governor Justice Anshuman Singh and several dignitaries were present on the occasion. Ms Rao was entrusted the additional charge at the Rajasthan Raj Bhavan to discharge the duties of the Governor till the appointment of successor of Singh. Ms Rao (74), functioning as Himachal Pradesh Governor since July 2008, had held Ministerial posts in Maharashtra for several years and key positions in the Congress. She had also worked as AICC General Secretary, in charge of state Congress unit for sometime.