Krishna takes over in Karnataka

BANGALORE, OCT 11: Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishnna was sworn in as the 16th Chief Minister of Karnataka at an impressive function held in t...

BANGALORE, OCT 11: Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishnna was sworn in as the 16th Chief Minister of Karnataka at an impressive function held in the portals of the Vidhana Soudha.

Governor Khurshed Alam Khan administered the oath of office and secrecy to 67-year-old Krishna before a large gathering.

Krishna will induct his council of ministers at a later date after consultations with the Congress high command. Krishna, who had been in and out of state politics, had been deputy chief minister in the Moily Cabinet during 1992-94. He became PCC president in February this year and played a pivotal role in the Congress’ return to power in the state. He was elected to the Assembly from Maddur in Mandya district.

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