Basavaraj Bommai, With BS Yediyurappa’s Blessing, Takes Charge

Bengaluru:  Basavaraj Bommai took oath as Karnataka Chief Minister today, succeeding BS Yediyurappa who resigned on Monday. Mr Bommai was sworn-in by recently-appointed Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in a brief ceremony in state capital Bengaluru. Mr Yediyurappa was present on the stage. Mr Bommai, 61, was picked…