India, Feb. 21 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday administered the oath of office to Shantmanu as the State Election Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan.

The oath-taking ceremony was attended by senior officials and dignitaries. Shantmanu formally assumed charge as the State Election Commissioner following the administration of oath.

The oath taking ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, legislative assembly speaker Abdur Rahim Rather council of ministers and Chief Secretary, and Director General of Police.

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