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DK Shivakumar hoists Tricolour as Karnataka CM for first time
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Ceremonial flag-hoisting should not be treated as proof of administrative performance, just as criticism of a leader’s message should not erase its stated commitments. The real test is whether the government protects citizens without discrimination and places public welfare above political messaging. Karnataka residents will judge that through delivery on services, rights and quality of life, not through the ceremony itself.
Source: siasat.com
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