D.K. Shivakumar takes oath in the name of Ajjayya, and with the Constitution in hand
D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, incorporating symbolic gestures involving the Constitution and spiritual figures. Other ministers followed suit with varied oaths, reflecting the diverse ideological landscape of the state's leadership.
Why it matters
The varied nature of the oaths highlights the intersection of secular constitutionalism and personal religious or ideological beliefs in Indian public life.
D.K. Shivakumar walked to the dais carrying a copy of the Constitution to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister. He took oath in the name of the late seer Veera Gangadhara Ajjayya, his spiritual mentor, while holding the Constitution. Before taking the oath, he offered floral tributes to the seer and also prostrated before the gathering.
The report objectively describes the swearing-in ceremony and the different methods ministers used to take their oaths.
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