DKS bows to Vidhana Soudha steps before his first entry
D.K. Shivakumar performed traditional rituals, including bowing at the steps of the Vidhana Soudha, upon assuming the office of Chief Minister. He also paid tribute to various historical and political figures before his first cabinet meeting.
Why it matters
These symbolic actions reflect the cultural and political traditions associated with high office in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Upon arriving at Vidhana Soudha after taking oath as Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar bowed at the steps of the stone building that houses the State Secretariat before entering it.
The article provides a descriptive account of the events without editorializing the significance of the rituals.
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