Karnataka CM to lead Cabinet in unique open-top bus journey to Mangaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will lead his Cabinet ministers in an unconventional journey to Mangaluru, where they are scheduled to hold their meeting at the seat of the state legislature, Praja Soudha.

The ministers will assemble at Kadri temple in Mangaluru before boarding the distinctive open-top double-decker bus for their transit to the venue. The move appears designed to make a public statement and engage with citizens along the route, breaking from the standard protocol of ministerial travel.

This approach reflects a departure from traditional governmental procedures, where Cabinet meetings are typically preceded by routine journeys without public fanfare. The use of the double-decker bus underscores the visible nature of the state administration's activities in the coastal city.

Mangaluru, a significant commercial and political hub in southern Karnataka, will serve as the venue for the Cabinet's deliberations. The choice of location and the ceremonial commencement at the temple-side demonstrate the government's intention to emphasize both governance and cultural connectivity in its administrative functions.