DK Shivakumar took the oath of office as the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka during a ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru [1].
The transition marks a significant leadership shift for the state government, establishing a new administrative priority and cabinet structure under the Congress party.
Shivakumar was joined by 13 ministers who were sworn into the new Karnataka cabinet [1]. Among those appointed is Yathindra Siddaramaiah, the son of veteran Congress leader Siddaramaiah [1]. The administration also named G Parameshwara as the deputy Chief Minister [2].
The ceremony at Lok Bhavan served as the formal installation of the executive branch. The appointment of the 13 ministers [1] creates the primary governing body responsible for the state's legislative, and administrative functions.
As the 18th person to hold the office of Chief Minister [1], Shivakumar now leads the state's executive operations. The inclusion of both established figures and newer political faces in the cabinet reflects the party's internal balancing act, a common feature of regional political transitions in India.
Observers said various Congress leaders greeted Shivakumar as he assumed power. The swearing-in process concludes the formal transition of authority, allowing the new government to begin implementing its policy agenda for the region.
“DK Shivakumar took the oath of office as the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka”
The appointment of DK Shivakumar as the 18th Chief Minister, supported by a 13-member cabinet, signals a consolidation of power within the Karnataka Congress party. By naming G Parameshwara as deputy CM and including Yathindra Siddaramaiah, the administration is balancing the influence of veteran leadership with newer political legacies to maintain party stability.
