D.Y. Patil takes oath as Tripura governor

Agartala, Nov 27

Maharashtra educationist Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil Friday took oath as Tripura's governor.

The oath was administered by Guwahati High Court Chief Justice Jasti Chelameswar at the newly built Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan.

Patil, 74, who has been awarded a Padma Shri and has founded several educational and health institutions in Maharastra, replaces Dr Kamla, the first woman governor of this northeastern state. However, she held office for only 43 days and has been transferred to Gujarat for remaining period of her term.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, his cabinet colleagues, leaders of different political parties and top civil, army and police officials were present in the brief oath taking ceremony.

Patil said after being sworn in as the state's 12th governor: "I shall do my best for the all round development and welfare of Tripura and its people."

"The centre and state have a common aim to flush out militancy from the northeastern states and smooth development of the region."

Last updated on Nov 27^th, 2009 at 11:49 am IST--IANS

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