Ranchi, Sep 4 (IANS): Syed Ahmad took charge as Jharkhand's eighth governor Sunday. He was administered the oath of office by Acting Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court Prakash Tatia at Raj Bhavan.
Ahmad replaces M.O.H. Farook who has been appointed the governor of Kerela.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Arjun Munda, union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay and others.
?The rich human resources and mines of Jharkhand should be exploited for development of the state,? said Ahmad while talking to reporters.