Sadanand Gowda on Thursday took over as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. He was administered the oath of office at Raj Bhawan in Bangalore Thursday evening. Senior party leader Ananatha Kumar and party's state president Eeshwarappa were among those who attended the ceremony. Senior BJP leader and another contender for the chief minister's post Jagdish Shettar did not attend the ceremony.Gowda was elected as BJP Legislative party leader on Wednesday. He replaces B.S.Yeddyurappa who had to step down following his indictment by the Lokayukta in a minning case.