D. K. Shivakumar took the oath of office as the chief minister of Karnataka on Wednesday at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru [1, 2].
The leadership change follows the resignation of former chief minister Siddaramaiah and comes after intensive power-sharing consultations within the Congress party [1]. This transition marks a significant shift in the state's executive leadership and internal party dynamics.
During the ceremony, Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th chief minister of Karnataka [2]. He held the constitution in his hand while taking the oath, a gesture observed during the proceedings [2]. The event was attended by supporters, with crowds chanting "Vande Mataram" as the new leadership assumed power [2].
Alongside the chief minister, G. Parameshwara was sworn in as the deputy chief minister [1, 2]. The appointment of Parameshwara is part of the broader administrative restructuring aimed at stabilizing the state government after the recent resignation [1].
Shivakumar's ascension to the office occurs at a time when the Congress party sought a resolution to internal leadership disputes. The ceremony at Lok Bhavan served as the formal conclusion to those consultations [1].
“DK Shivakumar is the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka”
The appointment of D. K. Shivakumar as the 25th chief minister represents a critical realignment of power within the Karnataka Congress. By installing Shivakumar and Deputy CM G. Parameshwara, the party is attempting to resolve internal friction and maintain stability following Siddaramaiah's exit, ensuring the state administration continues to function without a prolonged leadership vacuum.
