DHAKA: Alexis Tsipras, leader of far-left Syriza party has sworn in as new Prime Minister of Greech after winning in the general election.

He vowed to uphold the constitution and serve the Greek people, reports BBC.

In a break with tradition, Tsipras took a secular oath, rather than the Greek Orthodox ceremony customary for Greek prime ministers.

He has vowed to renegotiate Greece’s bailouts, worth €240bn (£179bn; $268bn).

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker congratulated Mr Tsipras while reminding him of the challenge of “ensuring fiscal responsibility”.

“The European Commission stands ready to continue assisting Greece in achieving these goals,” Mr Juncker said in a tweet which also referred to “promoting sustainable jobs and growth”.

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BDST: 2125 HRS, JAN 26, 2015