Ashwani Kumar, the Governor of Nagaland, has been given the additional charge of Manipur after the former incumbent Gurbachan Jagat ended his tenure last week.
Kumar was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Manipur High Court A M Sapre at a simple function held at the Raj Bhavan here.
The post of Manipur Governor fell vacant following the completion of tenure of Jagat who left for his home state Punjab on July 24.
The swearing in ceremony was attended by Chief Minister and his council of Ministers, Opposition leaders, MLAs alongwith top brass civil and police including Army and Assam Rifles.
Meanwhile, according to reports, journalists who went to cover the oath taking ceremony were humiliated at the Raj Bhavan gate by not allowing them inside.
The journalists went for the news coverage after getting invitation from the Chief Secretary of Manipur DS Poonia to attend the said function.
