Guwahati/IBNS: Gulab Chand Kataria will be sworn in as Assam Governor on Wednesday, the Raj Bhavan, Guwahati said in a statement.
He was accorded a warm and traditional welcome to Assam Governor designate Gulab Chand Kataria on his arrival at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday.
Along with him, his wife Anita Kataria was also accorded a warm welcome by the officers and staff of Raj Bhavan.
Governor designate Shri Gulab Chand Kataria ji will assume his charge tomorrow, February 22.
This evening made a courtesy call to Shri Kataria Ji to welcome him and his wife Smt Anita Kataria ji to the blessed land of Maa Kamakhya.
Looking forward to his valued guidance. pic.twitter.com/5zv3ExGoRm
Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 21, 2023
Gulab Chand Kataria will take the oath of office at a solemn programme at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra.
He will be the 31st Governor of the State.
He succeeds Prof. Jagdish Mukhi as the Governor who demitted office upon completing his term.
Governor designates Gulab Chand Kataria hails from Udaipur, Rajasthan.
He is the former Home Minister of Rajasthan and a leader of the opposition in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly prior to his appointment as the Governor.
