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Who is Tirath Singh Rawat, the new Uttarakhand Chief Minister
Pauri Garhwal MP Tirath Singh Rawat was on Wednesday chosen as the leader of the Uttarakhand BJP legislature party, paving the way for his becoming the new chief minister of the hill state. He will take oath as the chief minister at 4 pm today. The decision was announced by former CM Trivendra Singh Rawat.
BJP s legislature party met was held to decide the successor of Trivendra Singh Rawat who has resigned as the chief minister, ending days of speculations about a leadership change in the BJP-ruled hill state amid reports of discontent against him. He was to complete four years in the office later this month.
Tirath Singh Rawat takes oath as Uttarakhand chief minister, thanks PM Modi, Amit Shah
This came a day after Trivendra Singh Rawat resigned from the post. Updated Mar 10, 2021 · 04:25 pm New Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat waves at supporters on Wednesday. | Twitter/BJP4Uttarakhand
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tirath Singh Rawat on Wednesday evening took oath as the chief minister of Uttarakhand, ANI reported. This came a day after Trivendra Singh Rawat resigned from the post.
“I thank PM [prime minister], HM [home minister] and party chief who trusted me, a mere party worker who comes from a small village,” said Tirath Singh Rawat after taking oath, according to News18. “I’d never imagined that I’d reach here. We’ll make all efforts to meet people’s expectations and take forward work done in last four years.”