Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: PM Modi congratulates Sukhu on taking oath as Himachal CM

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, a four-time MLA and chairman of the Congress' state election campaign committee was sworn in as the new chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, while Mukesh Agnihotri is his deputy. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi among others. Track all political updates related to Himachal Pradesh, only with DH.

Dalai Lama congratulates Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh

Tibetan spiritual leader theDalaiLama on Sunday wrote to Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to congratulate him on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, following his party's success in the recent elections to the state Assembly.

'People of Devbhoomi have given a historic mandate to Congress': Priyanka congratulates Sukhu, Agnihotri

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu seeks blessings of his mother before taking on new responsibility.

PM Modi congratulates Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on taking oath as Himachal CM

Oath-taking ceremony

We want to implement whatever we have promised as soon as possible: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, at Shimla

We will deliver on our promises to the public in the first Cabinet meeting. The Old Pension Scheme will be restored...Earlier people said Congress will not come to power in any state, but today we have stopped BJP's 'rath': Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM

Congress leader Mukesh Agnihotri takes oath as the deputy chief minister of Himachal Pradesh

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes charge as CM of hill state

Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel and BS Hooda attend oath-taking ceremony

Watch Live: Himachal CM being sworn in

Top Congress leaders attend ceremony

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's beam with pride

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with party president Mallikarjun Kharge and party's state unit chief Pratibha Singh attend CM designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu's oath ceremony in Shimla

Almost, says HP Congress Chief Pratibha Virbhadra Singh on whether her son will be a minister in the state cabinet

People of Himachal have reposed their faith in us, we need to fulfill our promises and work together: Vikramaditya Singh

We respect the decision of top-brass of the party: Vikramaditya Singh, Congress MLA from Shimla Rural

Himachal Pradesh CM designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu receives his mother Sansar Devi at Sanjauli helipad, ahead of his swearing-in ceremony in Shimla today

I believe that Sukhu will be able to deliver all the promises given by Cong. The people of Himachal Pradesh always supported Congress. We all will work together for the development of the state: Sachin Pilot, Congress leader

This is a new beginning for Congress as well as the people of Himachal Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi’s yatra against inflation, unemployment, will become stronger from Himachal: Ashok Gehlot

This is a victory that belongs to the people of Himachal Pradesh. This is an example of what emerges when the Congress party fights unitedly: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

Leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge arrive for Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's swearing-in ceremony

Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to take oath today

Pratibha Singh meets leader Rahul Gandhi

"We had promised that we will get back Congress in Himachal Pradesh," says State Congress chief Pratibha Virbhadra Singh to party leader Rahul Gandhi at Shimla

"Congratulations," he responds.

Congress leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to take oath as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Mukesh Agnihotri as Deputy Chief Minister at historic Ridge in Shimla at 1.30 pm

Why won't I attend his oath-taking ceremony? Of course, I will go. It is my prime duty to be there with him as he takes oath as CM today: Pratibha Virbhadra Singh

Himachal Pradesh CM designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu meets State Congress Chief Pratibha Virbhadra Singh at her residence

I am thankful to the people of the state. We will continue to support him so that he fulfils all the promises he has made: Kamlesh Thakur, wife of Himachal Pradesh CM designate Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

Son of a road transport corporation driver, Sukhu had a modest beginning and used to run a milk counter at Chhota Shimla in his early days.

“I am from a humble background and started my political career from the grassroots at the age of 17... I am here to win the hearts and fulfil all the poll promises made by the Congress,” Sukhu, who had been a known detractor of Virbhadra Singh, told reporters, and thanked the party and the Gandhi family for their support.

The leadre was once the general secretary of the state unit of the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and later became the president of the student body. He did his MA and LLB from Himachal Pradesh University and was elected twice as councillor of Shimla Municipal Corporation.

Cabinet expansion will be undertaken later, AICC in-charge for Himachal Pradesh Rajeev Shukla said. The party's central observers along with Sukhu, Pratibha Singh and other leaders called on Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form govt

The party's central observers announced the election of 58-year-old Sukhu as the Congress legislature party leader after the meeting of MLAs on Saturday evening following days of intense lobbying by aspirants

The party's central observers announced the election of 58-year-old Sukhu as the Congress legislature party leader after the meeting of MLAs on Saturday evening following days of intense lobbying by aspirants including Pratibha Singh, the state unit chief and wife of late party stalwart Virbhadra Singh.

The swearing-in ceremony will take place on Sunday and senior leaders including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi will attend.

Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to take oath as Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh today.

Govt will work for development of Himachal: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Expressing gratitude to the Gandhi family,HimachalPradeshdesignated Chief Minister and Congress leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said the government would work for the development of the state.

"Our government will bring change. We will work for the development ofHimachalPradesh," Sukhu, who started his political career at the age of 18, told the media in his first statement after being named the new Chief Minister.

His appointment was approved by party national President Mallikarjun Kharge.