The Karnataka Congress Legislative Party met Friday at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru to officially select the next chief minister [1, 2].
This leadership transition follows the resignation of caretaker Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The move is critical for the stability of the state government and the formalization of a new administration under the Congress party's leadership [1, 2].
Reports indicate that DK Shivakumar is set to take the oath of office as the chief minister on June 3, 2026 [1]. The meeting involved high-level discussions among party members to ensure a smooth handover of power and to align the legislative party with the decisions of the Congress high command [1, 2].
Discussions regarding the structure of the new cabinet have surfaced, though reports on the specific number of deputy positions vary. One report said that two deputy chief ministers will be appointed alongside the new chief minister [1]. However, another proposal suggests the creation of four deputy chief minister posts to balance party interests [3].
The transition occurs as the party seeks to maintain its coalition strength and administrative momentum in the region. The selection process at Vidhana Soudha marks the final step before the official swearing-in ceremony scheduled for early next month [1, 2].
“DK Shivakumar is set to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3, 2026”
The transition from Siddaramaiah to Shivakumar represents a strategic shift within the Karnataka Congress. The conflicting reports regarding the number of deputy chief ministers, ranging from two to four, suggest internal negotiations to satisfy various factions within the party to prevent dissent during the government formation process.
