Hyderabad: Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, recently appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, officially assumed his responsibilities at the State Secretariat in a ceremonial event today. The entrance to his new role was characterized by the reverberating chants of mantras performed by priests, imparting a spiritual ambiance to the proceedings.
The presence of these ritualistic elements emphasized the cultural and traditional importance attached to the assumption of public office in India. The event drew the attendance of notable officials and dignitaries, underscoring the formal transition of responsibilities.