Basavaraj Bommai sworn- in as new chief minister of Karnataka
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Bengaluru: Basavaraj Bommai was sworn-in as the new chief minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. Bommai took oath in the name of God.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of secrecy to the new chief minister at the ceremony organised at Glass House of Raj Bhavan at 11 AM.
It was only Bommai, who took oath, with the council of ministers expected to take shape in a week
The ceremony began with national anthem and concluded with national anthem, all over in less than 10 minutes
Bommai’s wife Chennamma, son Bharath, daughter Aditi and other members of the family were present.
Before taking oath, Bommai sought the blessings of outgoing chief minister B S Yediyurappa.
BJP national general secretary Arun Singh incharge of Karnataka, central observers Dharmendra Pradhan and Kishan Reddy, former ministers Dr K Sudhakar, V Somanna, Byrati Basavaraj were prominent among the dignitaries who were witness to the ceremony.
Former Former minister and Congress MLA R V Deshpande also attended the ceremony.
– Team Mysoorunews