D.K. Shivakumar takes oath in the name of Ajjayya, and with the Constitution in hand

Key points

• Shivakumar walked to the dais carrying a copy of the Constitution to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister.
• He took oath in the name of the late seer Veera Gangadhara Ajjayya, his spiritual mentor, while holding the Constitution.
• Before taking the oath, he offered floral tributes to the seer and also prostrated before the gathering.
• This symbolism drew attention as it seemed to combine reverence for a spiritual figure with an affirmation in the Constitutional values.
• Invoking Ambedkar Deputy Chief Minister G.