# DK Shivakumar hoists Tricolour as Karnataka CM for first time 2026-08-15T08:46:01+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hoisted the national flag at his residence in Bengaluru’s Sadashivanagar on August 15, marking his first Independence Day ceremony as chief minister. He paid respects during the national anthem and Vande Mataram, and greeted people in Karnataka and across India. Shivakumar described himself as a servant of the people and pledged to work for peace, harmony and peaceful coexistence. In an Independence Day message, he said India’s freedom was built on the sacrifices of freedom fighters and called for constitutional values, public welfare, dignity, equality, social justice and protection of citizens’ rights. He also urged people to work towards a prosperous Karnataka. ## Coverage - siasat.com Tags: Bengaluru, DK Shivakumar, Independence Day, India, Karnataka Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/dk-shivakumar-hoists-tricolour-as-karnataka-cm-for-first-time/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/dk-shivakumar-hoists-tricolour-as-karnataka-cm-for-first-time/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.