A sea of supporters greets D.K. Shivakumar as he takes oath as Chief Minister
D.K. Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony as Karnataka's Chief Minister drew massive crowds to Bengaluru, causing significant traffic and requiring extensive police management. The event was marked by a display of political support and celebration across the city.
Why it matters
The scale of the public turnout underscores the political influence and popularity of the new Chief Minister within his constituency and the state.
By the time Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar arrived at Lok Bhavan’s Glass House on Wednesday evening to take oath as Karnataka’s 34th Chief Minister, central Bengaluru had already transformed into a sea of Congress flags, cut-outs, banners and supporters eager to witness a political journey decades in the making reach its defining moment.
The article provides a descriptive account of the event's logistics and public atmosphere.
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