Congress’s show of strength as Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal’s CM

Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, a four-time MLA, was on Sunday sworn in as the 15th chief minister of Himachal Pradesh. (PTI)

Newly sworn-in Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu greets his mother.

Sukhu, 58, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at a ceremony under the open sky at the historic Ridge ground in Shimla. (Express photo by Amil Bhatnagar)

Senior party figures including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attended the swearing-in ceremony. (PTI)

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot also attended the ceremony. (PTI)

Sukhu was the party's state unit president from 2013 to 2019 and spoke his mind even if it was not to the liking of the party's tall leader Virbhadra Singh, a six-time Chief Minister. (Express photo by Amil Bhatnagar)

Sukhu, 58, lauded Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi after his election and said the party will fulfil its poll promises. He said the new government will "bring change". (PTI)

Mukesh Agnihotri, the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly, was administered the oath as the deputy chief minister. (Express photo by Amil Bhatnagar)