Published On : Wed, Jul 28th, 2021
National News | By Nagpur Today Nagpur News

Bommai to take oath as Karnataka’s CM’s today

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Bommai to take oath as Karnataka's CM's today

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Basavaraj Somappa Bommai is scheduled to take oath as the chief minister of Karnataka at 11 am on Wednesday, said sources.

Son of former Chief Minister of Karnataka SR Bommai, a mechanical engineering graduate and former Janata Dal (United) leader Bommai was appointed Karnataka’s 23rd chief minister by the BJP high command on Tuesday, a day after caretaker Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa tendered his resignation.

Shortly after his election as Karnataka Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said that he will strive to work for the welfare of the poor.

“It is a big responsibility in the given situation. I will strive to work for the welfare of the poor. It will be pro-people and pro-poor people governance. We will take all measures to fight COVID-19 and floods in the state,” he said.

Born on January 28, 1960, Bommai belongs to the Sadara Lingayat caste, same as his predecessor Yediyurappa. The Lingayats is the largest community of Karnataka comprising nearly 17 per cent of the population and can determine the outcome in 35 to 40 per cent assembly seats. The community has long backed the ruling party.