DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka during a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru [1].

The appointment marks a transition in leadership for the state government following the recent Karnataka state elections [1]. The formation of a new cabinet is expected to signal the administration's immediate policy priorities and governance strategy for the region.

Shivakumar became the 18th chief minister of Karnataka [2]. He was felicitated at Lok Bhavan before the official oath-taking ceremony began [2]. The event included preparations for the broader cabinet that will support the new administration in its legislative and executive duties [1].

Alongside the chief minister, G Parameshwara was sworn in as the deputy chief minister [1]. The ceremony served as the formal commencement of their roles, establishing the legal authority of the new government to lead the state.

Security and logistical preparations were managed at the Lok Bhavan venue to accommodate the swearing-in of the chief minister and his newly formed cabinet [1], [3]. The process follows the standard constitutional procedure for appointing leadership after a state electoral cycle [1].

“DK Shivakumar became the 18th chief minister of Karnataka”

The swearing-in of DK Shivakumar and G Parameshwara formalizes the transfer of power in Karnataka. As the 18th chief minister, Shivakumar now holds the authority to appoint a full cabinet, which will determine the state's direction on economic development and social policy in the wake of the recent elections.