D. K. Shivakumar, a senior leader of the Congress party, took the oath of office as the chief minister of Karnataka on Wednesday [1].
The ceremony marks a leadership transition within the state government after the Congress party appointed Shivakumar to the top post [1].
The swearing-in ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru [3]. During the proceedings, Shivakumar held a copy of the Constitution while taking his oath [1, 2]. He becomes the 25th chief minister of Karnataka [1].
G. Parameshwara was sworn in as the deputy chief minister [1]. Along with the chief minister and deputy, 13 other ministers took their oaths of office [3]. Among those sworn in was Yathindra Siddaramaiah [3].
Crowds gathered during the event, where attendees chanted "Vande Mataram" as the new administration assumed power [1]. The appointment follows internal party decisions to shift the leadership of the state executive.
“D. K. Shivakumar took the oath of office as the chief minister of Karnataka on Wednesday.”
The appointment of D. K. Shivakumar as the 25th chief minister represents a strategic leadership shift for the Congress party in Karnataka. By holding the Constitution during the ceremony, the new administration signals a symbolic commitment to constitutional governance during this transition of power.
