Gangtok: Sikkim formally welcomed its new constitutional head on Monday as Dushyant Kumar Gautam was sworn in as the state’s 19th Governor at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Gangtok on October 19, 2026. He succeeds Om Prakash Mathur in the post.
The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque, Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, in the presence of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and several senior dignitaries. The gathering included members of the state Cabinet, the Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, High Court judges, legislators and senior government officials.
The proceedings began with Chief Secretary R. Telang reading out the President’s Warrant of Appointment. Following the oath-taking, Gautam signed the official oath documents, completing the formalities associated with assuming office.
Chief Minister Tamang later introduced the newly appointed Governor to the dignitaries attending the ceremony. Gautam was subsequently presented with a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the Sikkim Armed Police.
The event also saw the participation of the Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP, representatives of the Gangtok Municipal Corporation, government advisers, chairpersons, former legislators, Army personnel, officials from Central government agencies and other distinguished guests.
Gautam’s appointment was announced by President Droupadi Murmu on October 12, 2026. His swearing-in marks the formal beginning of his tenure as Governor of Sikkim.
