DK Shivakumar will be sworn in as the new chief minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026 [1].
The appointment follows the resignation of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, marking a transition in leadership for the state's government. This change comes after the Congress party high command recommended Shivakumar to lead the administration.
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal confirmed the appointment on May 30, 2026 [2]. He said the Congress high command suggested the name of DK Shivakumar as the leader of the Congress Legislative Party.
Shivakumar was elected as the leader of the Karnataka Congress Legislative Party through a unanimous vote [2]. This election took place during a party meeting held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru [3].
The official ceremony is expected to take place at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru [3]. While some reports mentioned a range between June 3 and June 5, the primary schedule remains June 3, 2026 [1].
Shivakumar's rise to the chief ministership follows a period of internal party deliberation. The unanimous nature of the CLP vote suggests a consolidation of support within the legislative wing of the party to ensure a stable transition of power.
“DK Shivakumar will be sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3, 2026, at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.”
The transition to DK Shivakumar's leadership represents a strategic shift by the Congress high command to maintain stability in Karnataka following Siddaramaiah's resignation. By securing a unanimous vote within the CLP, Shivakumar enters the office with a clear mandate from his legislative peers, reducing the likelihood of immediate internal friction as he assumes control of the state's administration.
