Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah greeted AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at the HAL Airport in Bengaluru. They exchanged pleasantries before heading to the oath-taking ceremony venue. Shivakumar later interacted with invitees and sought blessings from various prominent figures at Lok Bhavan, including religious leaders and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy.
Several notable personalities attended the swearing-in ceremony, such as actor Shivarajkumar, actress Ramya, and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin. The event was inclusive, with religious leaders from diverse communities in attendance. Aishwarya Shivakumar, Shivakumar’s daughter, expressed pride in her father’s new role, emphasizing the responsibility it entails. She highlighted the significance of the moment and the family’s hopes for his successful governance of Karnataka.
Leaders from Telangana, including Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and other senior officials, were also present at the ceremony. The event attracted a diverse audience, including political figures, industrialists, and party workers, signaling a fresh political era in Karnataka under D.K. Shivakumar’s leadership.
