Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki was given the additional charge of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday as the incumbent Acharya Devvrat is on a visit to the United States.
Solanki would discharge "the functions of the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, in addition to his own duties" during Devvrat's absence, an official communique said.
He was administered the oath of office by the High Court's acting Chief Justice Sanjay Karol at a ceremony here. Devvrat's visit will conclude on August 2.
The Governor was given an impressive Guard of Honour on the occasion. Chief Secretary Vineet Chaudhary read out the warrant of appointment.
“Himachal is a small but important State and getting additional charge of Governor of Himachal Pradesh has added a new chapter in my life”, said the Governor on the sidelines of the function.