Karnataka's New Chief Minister to Take Oath on June 3 at Governor's House

The ceremony to swear in Karnataka's new Chief Minister will occur on June 3 at the Governor's House. Initially slated for a different venue, the decision was revised to minimize inconvenience. Party leaders urge a simple event, avoiding traffic congestion and extravagant displays.

Karnataka's incoming Chief Minister will assume office on June 3 in a ceremony at the Governor's House, as announced by Congress state unit working president G C Chandrashekhar. The venue decision settled recent uncertainties regarding the location for the swearing-in event.

Initially contemplating a larger public event, plans to mobilize thousands of buses for attendees were scrapped due to fuel conservation concerns and potential traffic disruptions in Bengaluru. Emphasizing simplicity, the party urged its members and supporters to avoid causing congestion, committing to a modest ceremony focused on service over spectacle.