G Parameshwara is expected to be sworn in as deputy chief minister in D.K. Shivakumar’s new Karnataka cabinet on June 3, 2026 [1].
The appointment signals a strategic move by the Congress high command to ensure Dalit representation within the state's top leadership. By elevating Parameshwara, an influential Dalit leader, the party aims to balance community representation across the new administration [3, 5].
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. [2] at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru [4]. D.K. Shivakumar will take the oath as chief minister, leading a new government that is expected to include 14 ministers [6].
While Parameshwara is tipped for the deputy role, reports on the final structure of the cabinet vary. Some sources said Parameshwara may be the sole deputy to Shivakumar [3]. However, other reports suggest the possibility of multiple deputy chief ministers, noting that leaders such as Satish Jarkiholi and Priyank Kharge are also set to serve as ministers [5].
The transition comes as the Congress party seeks to stabilize its governance in Karnataka through a cabinet that reflects the state's diverse social fabric. The selection of Parameshwara is viewed as a key component of this social engineering strategy to maintain support among Dalit communities [3, 5].
“G Parameshwara is expected to be sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister in D.K. Shivakumar’s new Karnataka cabinet”
The appointment of G Parameshwara as Deputy Chief Minister reflects the Congress party's ongoing effort to maintain a coalition of diverse caste and community interests in Karnataka. By placing a prominent Dalit leader in a high-ranking position, the party is attempting to secure its electoral base and prevent the fragmentation of support among marginalized groups, which is often a critical factor in the state's volatile political landscape.
