Kavinder to take oath as LG Ladakh today
Avtar Bhat
LEH, July 17: The newly designate Lt Governor for Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta will take oath of office and secrecy at an impressive function here tomorrow morning.
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He will be administered the oath of Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court, Justice Arun Palli at Raj Niwas Darbar Hall at 10 am.
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Kavinder Gupta, reached here today. Elaborate administrative preparations and arrangements are already underway for tomorrow’s swearing in ceremony, a handout issued here said.
Upon his arrival in Leh, Gupta was accorded a warm welcome by the Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Pawan Kotwal, DGP Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal, senior officials of the Civil Administration and prominent citizens. The reception reflected the significance of the occasion, with cultural displays and traditional ceremonial greetings underscoring the deep respect and anticipation surrounding his appointment. Senior party leaders and prominent citizens from Ladakh UT were also present to greet him.
Meanwhile, hundreds of supporters of Kavinder are also reaching Leh to participate in the oath-taking ceremony tomorrow.
Gupta, a seasoned politician known for his grounded approach and strong organizational skills, has previously served as the Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and Deputy CM in the erstwhile State of J&K and Ladakh. He is widely respected for his commitment to the grassroots and his efforts in strengthening democratic institutions in the region.
Sources indicate that preparations at Raj Niwas, Ladakh, are in full swing. Administrative teams have been mobilized to finalize the event venue, seating arrangements, guest lists, and other formalities to ensure a smooth and dignified ceremony. Invitations have been sent to senior political leaders, top civil and police officials, religious heads, and representatives of various social and cultural bodies of Ladakh.
Gupta’s appointment comes at a crucial time when Ladakh is at the center of various developmental discussions, particularly related to infrastructure, climate resilience, and preservation of cultural heritage. His political maturity and administrative experience are expected to lend momentum to ongoing and future initiatives aimed at holistic growth in the Union Territory.
With his swearing-in set for tomorrow, expectations are high among the people of Ladakh who look forward to a new chapter under his leadership-marked by inclusivity, accelerated development, and deeper engagement with local aspirations.
Gupta, while talking to Excelsior, said that he will take all people along to take Ladakh on the path of progress and development, enriching its age old culture, traditions and heritage. “ I will fully dedicate myself in coming up to the expectations of the people of the region by taking all political parties, socio political and religious organizations on board.”
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