Overview
- The new Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar performed two public bows before taking his seat at the Vidhana Soudha, framing the first day as ceremonially significant.
- The session’s formal business was limited to condolence motions for 15 public figures and Shivakumar announced an irrigation scheme in Hiriyur will be named for the late minister D. Sudhakar.
- Former chief minister Siddaramaiah did not attend the opening day even though he was in Bengaluru and remained at his Cauvery residence where he met A.V. Ravi.
- Reporters noted reduced Congress attendance, with only about 65 to 70 ruling-party members present, and several legislators who missed out on ministerial posts were in the House and showed visible signs of discontent.
- Coverage differs in focus with The Hindu emphasizing ceremonial details and the naming of the scheme while The Hans India highlights attendance and intra-party tensions, which could affect the new government’s cohesion as the session proceeds.