The good and the not-so-good: DK Shivakumar’s fast-paced 1st month as CM raises both hope and doubt
Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar has launched his tenure with a high-energy, centralised approach, tackling water disputes and Bengaluru's roads. His first month saw populist schemes and a focus on efficient governance, including a corruption helpline and anti-rowdy squads. While projecting decisiveness, challenges like farmer protests and cabinet portfolio disputes have emerged, testing the ambitious agenda's implementation.
