Grand Swearing-In Ceremony: Congress Invites Prominent Opposition Leaders For Karnataka's New Leadership
- Posted on May 18, 2023
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The
Ultimate Political Gathering: Congress Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Opposition
Icons at Karnataka's Swearing-In Extravaganza
Excitement fills the air as Congress President
Mallikarjun Kharge is set to extend invitations to prominent opposition leaders
for the highly anticipated swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka's new chief
minister and deputy chief minister. The guest list is expected to include
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, a Member of Parliament from Rai
Bareli, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the party's general secretary, and several other
senior party members. Scheduled to take place on May 20 in Bengaluru, the
oath-taking ceremony promises to be a grand affair.
A
Force to be Reckoned With: Karnataka's Chief Minister Swearing-In Showcases
Opposition's Collective Strength
In 2018, when HD Kumaraswamy, leader of the
Janata Dal (Secular), assumed office as the chief minister of the Karnataka
coalition government, the event saw an impressive congregation of opposition
leaders. Among the prominent attendees were Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and
Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal from the
Trinamool Congress, Chandrababu Naidu, the then Chief Minister of Andhra
Pradesh from the Telugu Desam Party, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of
Delhi from the Aam Aadmi Party, Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala,
and other esteemed figures like Sharad Pawar from the Nationalist Congress
Party, Sharad Yadav from the Janata Dal (United), Tejashwi Yadav from the
Rashtriya Janata Dal, and Sitaram Yechury and D Raja from the Left parties.
An
Iconic Venue, A Historic Moment: Sree Kanteerava Stadium Prepares for
Karnataka's Chief Minister's Swearing-In Ceremony
In 2013, Siddaramaiah took his first oath as
the chief minister of Karnataka at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the same venue
chosen for the upcoming ceremony.
A
Promise for the People: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar Vow to Deliver on Five
Guarantees for 6.5 Crore Kannadigas
The role of chief minister will be assumed by
Siddaramaiah, while DK Shivakumar, the Karnataka Congress chief, will serve as
the Deputy Chief Minister. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed
unity by sharing a photograph on Twitter, showing himself standing alongside
Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, with all three leaders raising their hands in a
gesture of consensus. Kharge's tweet affirmed the commitment of Team Congress
to fostering progress, welfare, and social justice for the people of Karnataka,
emphasizing their dedication to implementing the five guarantees promised to
the 6.5 crores of Kannadigas.
Power
Gathering: Congress Party Calls for Meeting of Legislators to Chart Karnataka's
Future
To discuss further plans, the party has
scheduled a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Bengaluru this
evening. DK Shivakumar, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief,
has sent out invitations to all legislators, urging them to attend the
gathering of the newly-elected MLAs, MLCs, and MPs. The gathering is scheduled
to take place at 7 pm in Bengaluru's Indira Gandhi Bhavan located on Queen's
Road.
Behind
the Scenes: Congress President's Herculean Efforts End Political Deadlock in Karnataka
Sources reveal that Congress President Kharge
worked tirelessly to resolve the political deadlock surrounding the selection
of the next chief minister, successfully reaching a consensus for government
formation. Central Observers from the All India Congress Committee (AICC) have
been summoned to Bengaluru to oversee the CLP Meeting.
Celebration
in Full Swing: Siddaramaiah's Supporters Erupt in Joy Ahead of Oath-taking
Ceremony
In the midst of these developments, jubilation
erupted near Siddaramaiah's residence in Bengaluru and his hometown in the
Mysuru district. News of his impending oath-taking ceremony on May 20 ignited
fervor among his supporters, who enthusiastically chanted slogans in his favor.
The residents of Siddaramanahundi, Siddaramaiah's native village, had been
jubilant since Wednesday upon learning that their leader would be assuming the
position of chief minister once again. Bursting crackers, cheering for
Siddaramaiah, and distributing sweets, the villagers celebrated the joyous occasion
with great enthusiasm.
Countdown
to Change: Eager Expectation Surrounds Karnataka's Swearing-in Ceremony
The stage is set for a momentous event as
political leaders, supporters, and citizens eagerly anticipate the swearing-in
ceremony, marking the beginning of a new era in Karnataka's governance.
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