Dr. G Parameshwara took the oath of office as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday, May 20, 2024 [1].
The appointment marks the formal establishment of the new state government in Bengaluru. This transition follows a victory for the Congress party in the state elections, leading to the selection of DK Shivakumar as Chief Minister.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru [2]. During the event, DK Shivakumar took the oath of office while holding a copy of the constitution [3]. Dr. G Parameshwara was named as the sole Deputy Chief Minister for the administration [4].
The size of the new cabinet has seen slight variations in reporting. Some reports indicate that 13 individuals, including the Chief Minister, were sworn into office [5]. Other accounts state that 12 ministers took the oath alongside the Chief Minister [1].
Dr. G Parameshwara previously served as the home minister for Karnataka [6]. His return to a high-ranking leadership role comes as the Congress party seeks to implement its legislative agenda for the state.
The ceremony was attended by senior party leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge [5]. The formation of this cabinet concludes the transition period after the election results, placing the state's executive power in the hands of the Shivakumar-Parameshwara leadership team.
“Dr. G Parameshwara was named as the sole Deputy Chief Minister for the administration”
The appointment of a sole Deputy Chief Minister suggests a streamlined leadership structure under DK Shivakumar. By pairing the Chief Minister with a veteran like Dr. G Parameshwara, the Congress party is likely attempting to balance new leadership with experienced administrative oversight to maintain stability within the state government.
