The 64-year-old backward class leader from Mysore was sworn-in at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore.
Joining the Congress less than seven years ago, he has today realised his life-time ambition.
KJP chief BS Yeddyurappa also stated categorically that he was not going to return to the Bharatiya Janata Party in future.
Joining the Congress less than seven years ago, he has today realised his life-time ambition.
The 64-year-old backward class leader from Mysore was sworn-in at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore.
It is a dream come true for this shepherd from the backward Kuruba caste who spent his childhood grazing his father's cattle.
Capitalising on anti-incumbency, Congress unseated the BJP in the Karnataka Assembly elections winning 121 seats in the 224-member House.
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Senior BJP leader LK Advani in his blog wrote that the common man should not be taken for granted.
KJP chief BS Yeddyurappa also stated categorically that he was not going to return to the Bharatiya Janata Party in future.
"This is a honeymoon period for Congress and it has to be seen how it is going to govern in future," he said.
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