Who among the following as the Governor administered the oath to the CM of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, in 2021?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Jagadish Mukhi.
In 2021, Professor Jagdish Mukhi, the then Governor of Assam, administered the oath of office and secrecy to Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Minister of Assam. The swearing-in ceremony took place on May 10, 2021, at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati, in the presence of several dignitaries and senior leaders. Himanta Biswa Sarma succeeded Sarbananda Sonowal and became the 15th Chief Minister of the state. His elevation marked a significant political shift within the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) leadership in Assam, given his extensive administrative experience and pivotal role in the party's success in the northeast.