Premium
This is an archive article published on October 25, 2009

Prove majority within week: Governor to Hooda

Bhupinder Singh Hooda,was sworn-in as Chief Minister for the second consecutive term.

Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia directed Bhupinder Singh Hooda,who was sworn-in as Chief Minister for the second consecutive term,to prove his majority in the state Assembly within a week.

Soon after he took oath,Hooda said the Governor gave him a week’s time to prove his majority on the floor of the House.

“We will be calling the Assembly session shortly. After the trial of strength,we will constitute the Council of Ministers,” he said.

Story continues below this ad

Hooda,chosen by Congress president Sonia Gandhi for the top job despite decline in party’s strength in the Assembly,was back in saddle today.

He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by the Governor at a simple function at the Raj Bhawan.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Latest Comment
Post Comment
Read Comments
Advertisement
Loading Taboola...
Advertisement