HD Kumaraswamy takes oath as CM AND G.Parameshwara take oath as Dy CM.
JD(S)-Congress coalition government headed by HD Kumaraswamy, a development that could plant a seed for a broad-based anti-BJP platform before the Lok Sabha polls next year. Amid those from the anti-BJP plank attending the ceremony are Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, regional rivals like Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav, Mamata Banerjee, Chandrababu Naidu and others.
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee was in a belligerent mood as she landed in Bengaluru. “Jo hamse takrayega, chur chur ho jayega (Whoever dares to fight with us will be decimated),” she said with TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu by her side. The West Bengal CM said the swearing-in is an important event for democracy and an opportunity to strengthen regional parties.
Earlier today, BS Yeddyurappa said that the basis of JD(S)-Congress alliance is “hunger, greed and power”, and hence this coalition will not last long. BJP is observing ‘anti-people’s mandate day’ to protest against the “unholy” tie-up.
Before taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy visited Chamundi Temple, following which he addressed the media. Kumaraswamy said some media channels stated that he has taken a U-turn on promises related to farmers. However, he clarified that there is no change in his position on farm loan waiver. Meanwhile, the floor test, which was slated for Thursday, will now be held on Friday. The nomination for speakers will be done tomorrow.
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