New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu after he took oath as Himachal Pradesh chief minister today. PM Modi assured Sukhu of all possible cooperation from the central government for the development of the state.

“Congratulations to Shri Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu Ji on taking oath as Himachal Pradesh CM. I assure all possible cooperation from the Centre to further the development of Himachal Pradesh,” PM Modi tweeted.

Congratulations to Shri Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu Ji on taking oath as Himachal Pradesh CM. I assure all possible cooperation from the Centre to further the development of Himachal Pradesh.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 11, 2022

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Senior Congress leader present at ceremony

The oath taking ceremony took place in presence of party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot and former party chief Rahul Gandhi was also present.

Among the Congress’ top brass, senior leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also there in the oath-taking ceremony. Vadra’s presence was significant as she was the top campaigner for the Congress’ victory in Himachal Pradesh.

Who is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu?

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is the President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee. He defeated BJP candidate Vijay Kumar by more than 3,300 votes in a tough fight from Nadaun assembly seat in Hamirpur district. He has been elected MLA for the fourth time in Himachal.

Sukhu started his political career while studying at Government College, Shimla. He has done his post graduation and LLB from Himachal Pradesh University. He has also been the General Secretary and President of the College Students Union.

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu was also the president of the NSUI, the student union wing of the Congress, for six years (1989-1995). He has also been the President of Youth Congress. In 2013, he was also made the Chief of Himachal Congress. Besides 2022, he has been elected as MLA from Nadaun assembly in 2003, 2007 and 2017. He had to face defeat in the 2012 assembly elections.