PM Modi hopes new BJP govt in Himachal will work tirelessly

Besides Modi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and J P Nadda along with chief ministers of BJP-ruled states were present on the occasion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed confidence that the new BJP government in Himachal Pradesh would work tirelessly for the people.

Modi, who was present at the oath-taking ceremony in Shimla, took to Twitter to congratulate chief minister Jai Ram Thakur and his council of ministers.

"Congratulations to Jairam Thakur and all those who took oath today. I am confident this team will work tirelessly and serve the people of Himachal Pradesh with exceptional diligence," he tweeted.

Congratulations to Shri Jairam Thakur and all those who took oath today. I am confident this team will work tirelessly and serve the people of Himachal Pradesh with exceptional diligence. pic.twitter.com/rmHbCEeULO

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 27, 2017

The BJP had won 44 out of 68 seats in the state assembly and after the shocking defeat of BJP's chief minister face Prem Kumar Dhumal from Sujanpur, the race was open for the top post and Jai Ram Thakur was elected leader.

 

The swearing in ceremony of the Council of Ministers of Himachal Pradesh took place in the midst of great fervour. pic.twitter.com/CeYlpEa0sI

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 27, 2017

Besides Modi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and J P Nadda along with chief ministers of BJP-ruled states such as Yogi Adityanath, Manohar Lal Khattar, Devendra Fadanvis and Sarbanand Sonowal were present on the occasion.