May 23, 2018: JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy has been sworn-in as Chief Minister of Karnataka. Governor Vajubhai Vala administered him oath of office and secrecy, this evening at the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, the state secretariat.
Congress leader G Parameshwar took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister. The Cabinet will comprise 22 ministers from Congress, including Deputy Chief Minister and 12 from JD(S) including the Chief Minister.
A host of leaders including Congress President Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Chief Ministers of several non-BJP states and heads of regional parties attended the swearing-in ceremony. Meanwhile, the BJP observed the day as Janamata Virodhi Diwas and staged protests across the state today. (AIR News)
