In December 2022, who was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

• Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was sworn in as the 15th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on 11 December 2022.

• He is a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) and was elected from the Nadaun constituency in Hamirpur district.

• His appointment followed the Congress party's victory in the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections.

• Mukesh Agnihotri was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister, marking the first time the state had this position.

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• Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2022: Congress won 40 out of 68 seats.
• Sukhvinder Sukhu has a long political career in student politics and the Youth Congress.
• He succeeded Jai Ram Thakur of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• The oath-taking ceremony took place in Shimla and was administered by the Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
• Sukhvinder Sukhu’s governance focus includes youth employment, education, and social welfare reforms.