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Priyank Kharge Takes Charge as Karnataka's Home Minister with Vision for Enlightenment
Priyank Kharge gets Home, IT portfolios, aims for 'enlightened society'
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Priyank Kharge has been appointed as the Home Minister of Karnataka, overseeing Home, IT & BT, and e-Governance. He aims to transform Karnataka into an 'enlightened society' inspired by Buddha, Basavanna, and Ambedkar, expressing gratitude to Congress leadership and constituents.
- 01Priyank Kharge has been assigned the Home, IT & BT, and e-Governance portfolios in Karnataka's new cabinet.
- 02Kharge expressed gratitude to Congress leaders, including DK Shivakumar and Rahul Gandhi, for the opportunity.
- 03He aims to create an 'enlightened society' in Karnataka, drawing inspiration from historical figures like Buddha and Ambedkar.
- 04The new cabinet was formed under Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who held his first official meeting shortly after taking office.
- 05Kharge thanked the voters of Chittapur and the Congress party workers for their support in his recent election.
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Priyank Kharge has been appointed as the Home Minister of Karnataka, responsible for the Home (excluding Intelligence), IT & BT, and e-Governance departments. Following the cabinet allocation by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Kharge expressed his gratitude to senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Siddaramaiah, for their trust in him. In a statement on X, he highlighted his vision of transforming Karnataka into an 'enlightened society' inspired by the teachings of Buddha, Basavanna, and Ambedkar. He also thanked the people of Chittapur constituency and Congress workers for their unwavering support. The new cabinet's formation marks a significant shift in Karnataka's governance, with Shivakumar leading the charge as the 34th Chief Minister. His first cabinet meeting included key officials and set the stage for the new administration's priorities.
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Kharge's leadership in key departments may influence governance and technological advancements in Karnataka.
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