DK Shivakumar takes mother's blessings ahead of swearing-in ceremony
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar took the blessings of his mother.
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Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar took the blessings of his mother.
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Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, the Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar met with veteran state leaders and former Chief Ministers to extend personal invitations and seek their blessings.
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