Rajasthan Oath Ceremony: Bhajanlal Sharma Sworn In as CM; Diya Kumari & Prem Chand Bairwa as Deputies

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)’s first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma took oath as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan on Friday, December 15. Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa took oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of the state. They were administered the oath of office by Governor Kalraj Mishra.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with BJP National President JP Nadda, attended the function. Former Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also attended the ceremony.

The saffron party formed its government in Rajasthan after it registered a massive victory by winning 115 seats in the recently concluded Assembly elections. Meanwhile, the Congress party secured just 69 seats.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: Bhajanlal Sharma Sworn In as CM Along With His Deputies

First-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma takes oath as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa also took oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of Rajasthan. The oath ceremony was conducted by Governor Kalraj Mishra.

The BJP secured a significant victory in the recently concluded Assembly polls by winning 115 seats out of the 199 contested seats. While the Congress party managed to secure only 69 seats.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: Deputy Chief Ministers-designate Arrive at Venue

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Ministers-designate Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa arrived at the venue of the swearing-in ceremony.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: ‘Bitter Rivals’ Gehlot, Shekhawat Sit Next to Each Other at Rajasthan CM’s Swearing-in Ceremony

As outgoing Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot arrived at the venue to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of Bhajanlal Sharma, he was seen sitting next to his “rival” Gajendra Singh Shekhwat. Gehlot has been repeatedly targeting Union minister Shekhawat, accusing him of being involved in the Sanjivani Credit Co-operative Society ‘scam’. Shekhawat, in turn, has filed a defamation case against Gehlot in Delhi.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: PM Modi Arrives in Jaipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jaipur for the oath-taking ceremony of BJP’s first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma as the new Rajasthan CM.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari arrives at Jaipur airport

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari arrived at Jaipur airport to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bhajanlal Sharma as Rajasthan CM.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: Ashok Gehlot Present in Swearing In Ceremony of Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot was present at the swearing-in ceremony of Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma in Jaipur.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Arrives in Jaipur

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Jaipur airport to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bhajanlal Sharma as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan.

Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa will also be sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers of the state.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: ‘Bhagwan Ki Leela Hai…’, Says Bhajanlal Sharma’s Father | WATCH

As Bhajanlal Sharma is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan, his father Kishan Swaroop Sharma said, “I am happy, ‘bhagwan ki leela hai’…”

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Arrives in Jaipur

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived in Jaipur to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: ‘Will Take Guarantee of PM Modi to Every Citizen of Rajasthan…’, says CM-Designate Bhajanlal Sharma

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony today, Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma says, “I took blessings of saints, Guru Ji…We will take the guarantee of PM Modi to every citizen of the state.”

Bhajanlal Sharma also took the blessing of Acharya Mridul Shastri ji ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, scheduled to take place today.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya to Arrive in Jaipur Shortly

Congratulating Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma, UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said, “It’s a historic decision. Bhajanlal Sharma is a dedicated worker of the BJP and today he is taking oath after being named the Rajasthan CM. I would congratulate him on embarking on this journey to a successful tenure. I’m also going to attend his oath-taking ceremony.”

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Reaches Jaipur to Attend Swearing-In 

Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal reached Jaipur on Friday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bhajanlal Sharma as Rajasthan Chief Minister. 

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: Deputy CM-Designate Prem Chand Bairwa Offers Prayers at Jaipur Temple

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Rajasthan Deputy CM-designate Dr Prem Chand Bairwa was seen offering prayers at Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple in Jaipur.

“…I never had any expectations for a ticket neither for this post. Whatever responsibility the party gives me, I do it with full honesty. Under Congress’s rule in the last five years, Rajasthan has gone backwards…They have cheated the people of Rajasthan…” Bairwa was quoted as saying.

Rajasthan CM Oath Ceremony: PM Modi, Amit Shah to Attend Swearing-in

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be present at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajanlal Sharma. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also be seen at the ceremony.