Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was accorded a warm welcome by the staff of Himachal Bhawan on his arrival here at New Delhi today.They congratulated him on assuming the office of Chief Minister and wished him a successful tenure.Later, while talking to the people who were present on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that he was grateful to the people of the state for reposing their faith and bringing the party to power. He said that he would work sincerely for the welfare of the state and fulfilling the aspirations of the people. Sh H.S. Choudhry, Officiating Resident Commissioner and staff of the Bhawan were present on the occasion.