I am here to support the progressive initiatives of the Chief Minister – Governor-designate Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh
Chandigarh, July 19
Haryana Governor-designate Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh alongwith his wife Mitra Ghosh arrived at Haryana Raj Bhawan today. He was welcomed by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his Cabinet colleagues.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Ghosh said that he has come from West Bengal to support and encourage the progressive initiatives of the Chief Minister. He added that his discussions with the Chief Minister will focus on the welfare of the poor and underprivileged sections of society in Haryana.
He further stated that he also has an important responsibility to give a patient hearing to the opposition, to understand their views and perspectives. I will ensure that their opinions are respectfully conveyed to the Chief Minister, he said.
Earlier, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, along with his cabinet colleagues, welcomed Governor-designate Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh at Haryana Raj Bhawan.
Speaker of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Harvinder Kalyan, Development and Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goyal, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa, Minister of State for Sports Sh. Gaurav Gautam, Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Sh. Rajesh Nagar, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi and other senior officials of the state government were also present on the occasion.
It may be recalled that the Union Government recently appointed Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh as the Governor of Haryana, following the completion of the tenure of Bandaru Dattatraya.