Ganga Prasad was sworn in as the 16th Governor of Sikkim at a function held at New Raj Bhawan, Gangtok on Sunday. Mrs Justice Meenakshi M. Rai, Acting Chief Justice of High Court of Sikkim, administered the oath of office in the presence of Chief Minister Pawan Chamling and his Cabinet colleagues, Sikkim Legislative Assembly Speaker, judges of High Court of Sikkim and others. The swearing-in ceremony was followed by offering of traditional khadas to the Governor by the Chief Minister and others present. Ganga Prasad has served as a Member of Legislative Council of Bihar for 18 years, and also as the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council as BJP member. (EOIC)