D. K. Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka’s new chief minister on Wednesday in Bengaluru, taking the oath of office before the state governor in a ceremony at Lok Bhavan. He assumed the post amid a large gathering of Congress leaders, party workers and supporters. (business-standard.com)
Shivakumar took the oath holding a copy of the Constitution, a symbolic gesture that underlined his pledge to uphold the law. Senior Congress leader G. Parameshwara stood alongside him and took the oath as deputy chief minister; both leaders’ oaths were administered by the governor. (business-standard.com)
The new government expanded its ministerial ranks immediately after the swearing-in. In addition to the chief minister and deputy chief minister, a dozen other leaders were sworn in as ministers during the same ceremony, marking a rapid reshuffle of the state cabinet. (thesouthfirst.com)
Those sworn in included K. H. Muniyappa, K. G. George, M. B. Patil, Ramalinga Reddy, Satish Jarkiholi, Krishna Byre Gowda, Priyank Kharge, U. T. Khader, Eshwar Khandre, Yathindra (Jatindra) Siddaramaiah, Byrathi Suresh and Charan Prakash Patil, among others named in the new ministry list. The lineup also features the son of former chief minister Siddaramaiah, who was named to the cabinet. (thesouthfirst.com)
The change in leadership follows the resignation of Siddaramaiah on May 28, 2026. Siddaramaiah led the state government from May 2023 until his resignation in late May 2026, paving the way for the Congress Legislature Party to elect Shivakumar as its leader at a recent CLP meeting. (deccanherald.com)
Shivakumar, who served as deputy chief minister for the past three years, publicly acknowledged the party’s central leadership and called for unity as the administration transitions. His elevation ends a period of internal bargaining and completes a leadership handover that was shaped by consultations within the Congress high command. (en.wikipedia.org)
An emotional moment circulated on social media ahead of the ceremony, when Shivakumar was photographed seeking his mother’s blessings before departing for Lok Bhavan; that image has been widely shared online. Separately, Congress leaders in Delhi conveyed their best wishes to the new chief minister, urging him to carry forward governance and party unity.
The new government takes office with a promise of continuity and a refreshed cabinet team; its early decisions and portfolio allocations will be watched closely for signs of policy direction and priorities under Shivakumar’s leadership. (business-standard.com)
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Publish Date: 2026-06-03 18:32:00
