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IN PHOTOS: Shivakumar rides Bengaluru Metro for first constituency visit as Karnataka CM

Updated On: 07 June, 2026 02:13 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday opted to travel by Bengaluru's Namma metro to visit his home village in the Kanakpura constituency. This is Shivakumar's first visit to his home constituency since assuming the office of Chief Minister a few days ago. (Pics/ PTI)

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Shivakumar travelled from Vidhana Soudha metro to Central Silk Board junction via the metro, interacting with the public. (Pics/ PTI)

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Shivakumar travelled from Vidhana Soudha metro to Central Silk Board junction via the metro, interacting with the public. (Pics/ PTI)
The Chief Minister said that instead of troubling people with traffic disruptions due to convoy movement, he chose to travel 45 minutes by metro instead

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The Chief Minister said that instead of troubling people with traffic disruptions due to convoy movement, he chose to travel 45 minutes by metro instead

Meanwhile, in anticipation of Shivakumar's visit, preparations were done on a large scale with troupes of people getting ready with drums and flags to greet the Chief Minister

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Meanwhile, in anticipation of Shivakumar's visit, preparations were done on a large scale with troupes of people getting ready with drums and flags to greet the Chief Minister

In a move aimed at encouraging the use of public transport across all sections of society, the newly sworn-in cabinet has taken one of its first major decisions to provide free bus passes for all school and college students

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In a move aimed at encouraging the use of public transport across all sections of society, the newly sworn-in cabinet has taken one of its first major decisions to provide free bus passes for all school and college students

Shivakumar had said that many questioned why the free transport was limited to girls, which is why this expansion was announced. He said that students would have to apply for this pass after it is rolled out

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Shivakumar had said that many questioned why the free transport was limited to girls, which is why this expansion was announced. He said that students would have to apply for this pass after it is rolled out

Emphasising his commitment to the people of Karnataka, Shivakumar said the government would focus on initiatives aimed at empowering youth and creating opportunities.

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Emphasising his commitment to the people of Karnataka, Shivakumar said the government would focus on initiatives aimed at empowering youth and creating opportunities.

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