DK Shivakumar greeted a large gathering of supporters and party workers outside his Bengaluru residence ahead of his swearing-in ceremony today.

The event marks a transition in state leadership following Shivakumar's election as the leader of the Congress legislature party. His ascension to the role of chief minister establishes a new administrative direction for Karnataka.

Shivakumar met with well-wishers and party loyalists shortly before the official proceedings began. The gathering took place outside his home in Bengaluru, where crowds assembled to celebrate his appointment [1], [2].

The path to the chief minister's office was finalized during a brief legislative process. Shivakumar was elected as the Congress legislature party leader during a nine-minute meeting [1]. Following that selection, the schedule was set for him to take the oath of office on June 3, 2026 [1], [2].

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at Governor House [2]. This formal process concludes the transition of power within the state government, positioning Shivakumar to lead the administration as the chief minister-designate [1], [2].

Supporters said the atmosphere outside the residence was celebratory as the leader-elect acknowledged the crowds before departing for the official ceremony [1].

“DK Shivakumar greeted a large gathering of supporters and party workers outside his Bengaluru residence”

The rapid election of DK Shivakumar as the Congress legislature party leader—completed in just nine minutes—suggests a high degree of internal party consensus. His transition to chief minister on June 3, 2026, marks the formal start of his executive authority over Karnataka's governance and policy implementation.