As D.K. Shivakumar takes oath as Chief Minister, Kanakapura celebrates one of its own
D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as Chief Minister, prompting celebrations in his hometown of Kanakapura. The local community expressed pride and joy, with many residents traveling to Bengaluru to witness the ceremony. Special arrangements were made in temples and public spaces to honor the occasion.
- ▪Kanakapura celebrated the swearing-in of D.K. Shivakumar as Chief Minister with a festive atmosphere.
- ▪Residents of Doddalahalli, where Shivakumar hails from, expressed immense pride in his achievement.
- ▪Hundreds of supporters traveled to Bengaluru to catch a glimpse of their leader during the oath-taking ceremony.
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Against the backdrop of the hills surrounding Kanakapura in Bengaluru South district, tethered balloons bearing the faces of State Congress leaders soared in the sky, welcoming visitors with congratulatory messages for D.K. Shivakumar.A festive atmosphere gripped Kanakapura and the nearby villages on Wednesday (June 3) as their local man, Mr. Shivakumar, popularly known as ‘Kanakapurada Bande’, was sworn in as Chief Minister.The streets were flooded with banners and flexes carrying congratulatory messages for Mr. Shivakumar.
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