Kumaraswamy discusses Karnataka govt formation with Rahul, Sonia: Updates

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JD(S) leader and Karnataka chief minister-designate H D Kumaraswamy presents a bouquet to Congress President Rahul Gandhi as former Congress president Sonia Gandhi looks on during a meeting at latter's residence, in New Delhi

BS Web Team New Delhi

Last Updated : May 21 2018 | 10:13 PM IST

JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy will take oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka on May 23 at 4.30 pm on the steps of the Vidhana Soudha, the state secretariat. Governor Vajubhai Vala will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Kumaraswamy, a government release said. Kumaraswamy will visit Dharmashala and Sringeri on Tuesday to seek the blessings of Lord Manjunath, Sringeri Sharada Devi and the present Shankaracharya Sri Bharati Teertha, the release said. Congress president Rahul Gandhi today confirmed his presence at the swearing-in ceremony of Kumaraswamy as Karnataka chief minister.

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