evidence: Amid a boisterous crowd running into thousands, and in the presence of a host of national leaders, Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader Siddaramaiah took the oath of office as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka, along with Karnataka Pradesh Congress Comittee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivakumar, who was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister. [...] Soon after Mr. Siddaramaiah was sworn in, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi — in a show of bonhomie — hugged the newly sworn in Chief Minister. Hours before the oath ceremony, the mood at Kanteerava stadium was electrifying as Congress supporters — many with flags and tattoos — trooped into the stadium. The crowd roared its approval during the entry of each of the leader on the dais. While an estimated 20,000 supporters were in the stadium to witness the momentous occasion of Mr. Siddaramaiah taking the oath of office of Chief Minister for the second time, a few thousands were disappointed at not being allowed inside the venue.