In the assembly elections held in November 2012, the Congress secured an absolute majority. The Congress won 36 of the 68 seats while the BJP won only 26 of the 68 seats. Virbhadra Singh was sworn-in as Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister for a record sixth term in Shimla on 25 December 2012. Virbhadra Singh who has held the top office in Himachal five times in the past, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Urmila Singh at an open ceremony at the historic Ridge Maidan in Shimla. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did Congress secure an absolute majority? ANS1 In the assembly elections held in November 2012 QSN2 How many seats did Congress win? ANS2 36 of the 68 seats QSN3 Who was sworn in as HImachal Pradesh's Chief Minister for a record sixth term? ANS3 Virbhadra Singh QSN4 Who administered the oath of office and secrecy? ANS4 Governor Urmila Singh QSN5 Where was the oath of office and secrecy taken? ANS5 historic Ridge Maidan in Shimla