Karnataka cabinet processes in open-top bus to Mangaluru meeting

Karnataka's cabinet members made an unusual journey to their meeting in Mangaluru on Wednesday, travelling in an open-top bus as part of a formal procession through the coastal city. The ceremonial mode of transport marked a departure from standard practice for the state's executive meetings, which are typically held in the capital Bengaluru. The decision to relocate the cabinet meeting to Mangaluru was made at the request of Health Minister U.T. Khader, reflecting the growing importance the government places on engaging with different regions of the state. The open-top bus procession served as both a logistical arrangement and a symbolic gesture, allowing ministers to interact with the public during their transit to the meeting venue. The move underscores efforts by the state government to decentralize administrative functions and strengthen its presence in key cities across Karnataka beyond the capital region.