The oath-taking ceremony of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai in Chhattisgarh underwent a schedule change, rescheduled from 2 pm to 4 pm due to the delay in a similar ceremony in Madhya Pradesh. Amid the arrival of prominent leaders from Bhopal, the event proceeded smoothly with an illustrious gathering.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaching the venue via a special plane, instantly followed by the swearing-in of Chhattisgarh’s new Chief Minister, Vishnu Dev Sai. The ceremony, graced by Chhattisgarh Governor Harichandan, saw Sai take the oath of office and secrecy.
In a remarkable moment, BJP State President Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma were also sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers. The grand ceremony held at the Science College grounds in Raipur was marked by the presence of several high-profile dignitaries.
Dignitaries in Attendance:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Home Minister Amit Shah
- BJP President JP Nadda
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath
- Assam CM Himanta Viswa Sarma
- Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis
- Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Jyotiraditya Scindia
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and former Deputy CM T S Singhdev graced the event, adding to the ceremonial aura of the occasion.
The grandeur and the notable attendance reflected the unity and strength of the BJP’s leadership, symbolizing a momentous day for Chhattisgarh as Vishnu Dev Sai took the reins as the new Chief Minister, accompanied by his Deputy CMs.