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DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. A video showed him bowing down to the people ahead of the ceremony. He also received the blessings of seers who arrived at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday to attend the event.
New Karnataka Cabinet
Earlier, outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed that senior Congress leader and outgoing Home Minister G Parameshwara would take oath as Deputy Chief Minister. In a post on X, Siddaramaiah said both Shivakumar and Parameshwara had met him ahead of the formation of the new government.
The Congress has also finalised the first batch of ministers to be inducted into the cabinet. Along with Shivakumar and Parameshwara, KH Muniyappa, KJ George, MB Patil, Ramalinga Reddy, Sathish Jarakiholi, Krishna Byregowda, Priyank Kharge, UT Khader, Eshwar Khandre, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Byrathi Suresh and Sharan Prakash Patil will take oath as ministers.
The change of guard in Karnataka
The swearing-in ceremony marks a significant leadership change in Karnataka, with Shivakumar succeeding Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister following consultations within the Congress leadership.
Siddaramaiah had resigned as the CM on May 28, 2026, paving the way for a change of guard in the state. The move falls in line with a 2023 “rotational formula” — the promise was that Siddaramaiah would rule for the first two-and-a-half years and then allow Shivakumar to take over the remaining term.
Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said top Congress leader Sonia Gandhi wished him over the phone, as he prepares to take over as chief minister.
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