Congress workers in Mysuru celebrate D.K. Shivakumar’s elevation as CM
Congress workers in Mysuru celebrated D.K. Shivakumar's inauguration as Chief Minister of Karnataka. The event marked a significant moment for his supporters, who viewed his elevation as a recognition of his long service to the party. The celebrations included the distribution of sweets and the welcoming of Yathindra Siddaramaiah into the new Cabinet.
- ▪D.K. Shivakumar took oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka, ending years of anticipation among supporters.
- ▪Celebrations included the distribution of sweets and raising slogans in favor of Shivakumar.
- ▪Yathindra Siddaramaiah was included in the new Cabinet, which was welcomed by party workers.
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The Hindu BureauShankar Bennur MYSURU: Congress leaders and workers in Mysuru erupted in celebration on Wednesday as D.K. Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, ending years of anticipation among his supporters.The party workers gathered at the Congress office in the city to watch the swearing-in ceremony live on television. As Mr. Shivakumar took the oath of office, supporters raised slogans in his favour and hailed his elevation from Deputy Chief Minister to the State’s top post as recognition of his decades-long service and contribution to the Congress.The celebrations were marked by the distribution of sweets and exchanges of greetings among party workers, many of whom expressed confidence that Mr.
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