D. K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 34th chief minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026 [1].
The transition marks a new leadership phase for the state following the Congress party's victory in the Karnataka state elections [2]. Shivakumar's appointment to form the government signals a shift in the administration's executive direction.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru [3]. The event was scheduled for 4 p.m. [4]. Shivakumar assumed office alongside a newly formed cabinet, which included several ministers and deputy chief ministers [3].
Reports on the exact size of the new administration vary. One account said that 12 ministers were sworn in along with the deputy chief minister [5]. Another report said that between 10 and 13 other officials were expected to be sworn in as part of the cabinet [4].
The structure of the deputy leadership also saw some variation in reporting. Some sources said the party may have opted for a formula involving two to three deputy chief ministers [4]. G. Parameshwara was among those sworn in as a deputy chief minister [5].
Additional appointments included the son of Siddaramaiah, who was sworn in as a minister in the Shivakumar-led cabinet [2]. The ceremony at Lok Bhavan served as the official commencement of the new government's term in the state [3].
“D. K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 34th chief minister of Karnataka”
The appointment of D. K. Shivakumar as the 34th chief minister solidifies the Congress party's control over Karnataka's governance. The inclusion of multiple deputy chief ministers and specific familial appointments suggests a strategic effort by the party to balance internal factions and maintain coalition stability within the state's political landscape.
