DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026 [1].
The appointment ends a long-drawn leadership dispute within the state Congress party. By shifting power to Shivakumar, the party aims to establish a stable government after a period of internal instability.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office at the Governor’s House, specifically the Glass House of Lok Bhavan, in Bengaluru [1], [3]. Ahead of the ceremony, Shivakumar greeted crowds of supporters who had gathered outside his residence [2].
Ten ministers are expected to be sworn in alongside the chief minister [1]. While some reports indicate the cabinet composition has not been officially announced [4], other sources identify Yathindra Siddaramaiah as one of the prospective ministers [1].
G Parameshwara is slated to serve as the deputy chief minister [4]. The transition marks a significant shift in the party's regional hierarchy, a move designed to consolidate authority under Shivakumar.
The ceremony concludes weeks of speculation regarding who would lead the state. The appointment of Shivakumar as the Congress Legislative Party leader paved the way for this transition [5].
“DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026.”
The ascension of DK Shivakumar to the chief ministership represents a strategic resolution to internal Congress factionalism in Karnataka. By formalizing the leadership and appointing a deputy chief minister, the party is attempting to project a unified front to the electorate and stabilize its administrative control over the state.
