Amidst a boisterous crowd running into several thousands, and in the presence of a host of national leaders, Congress Legislative Party leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday took oath as the 24 th Chief Minister of Karnataka along with KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar who was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister.
The joyous moment for the Congress, which is returning to power after five years with a mandate of 135 seats in the 224-member House, lasted for over an hour at the Kanteerava Stadium.