Will work to fulfil PM Modi's guarantees: Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan): After being sworn into office on Friday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday assured people that his government will strive to fulfil all the guarantees for the state as was laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in the BJP's manifesto for the Assembly elections last month.

Speaking to reporters after chairing the first cabinet meeting of the new government on Friday, CM Sharma said, "We will strive sincerely to fulfil all the guarantees of Prime Minister Modi and those listed in our manifesto. We would like to address issues that people not just in the state but across the country are grappling with. We will work towards an 'Antyodaya' Yojana. We'll move ahead in a planned manner,".

In his first big decision as CM, Sharma announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the paper leak cases.

He said strict punishment would be meted out to those found guilty.

"We have put together an SIT to investigate the paper leak cases. These incidents broke the morale of our students. Those found responsible will be brought to justice and face strict punishment. An anti-gangster task force will also be formed," he said.

A first-time MLA from Sanganer, Sharma, took the oath as the Rajasthan CM in Jaipur on Friday.

The oath of office was administered by Governor Kalraj Mishra.

(ANI)