Source: Newmai News Network / The sangai Express
Kohima, July 28 2009:
Gurbachan Jagat was sworn-in as Nagaland Governor by Chief Justice of Guwahati High Court, Chelameswar at a formal swearing in function held at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima today.
Governor Gurbachan Jagat is the Governor of Manipur who has been entrusted additional charge of Nagaland by President of India, Pratibha Patil.
Meanwhile, extending warm greetings to the people of Nagaland on assumption of office, Jagat said, "Everybody knows there are some difficult issues which have continued to haunt us for the
past many years but we must remember that, as a big country, we have faced issues in other parts also and successfully over come them".
"I am sure that together all of us can work on these issues and come to a solution, he hoped, adding that such a great culture and civilization has to take its rightful place in the vanguard of the States of the country and progress into a highly developed and economically well off State so that children can reap the benefits of peace, good education and health facilities and lead a life of dignity and self respect," Jagat added.
He also called upon each and everyone to come together for the sake of peace and prosperity of Nagaland and for contributing towards the goal of developing Nagaland into one of the leading States of India.
On his part, Jagat assured that he would be with Nagas every step of the way to help in whatever way he can.