DK Shivakumar will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today at 4 p.m. [1].
The appointment follows a period of political transition and internal negotiations within the Congress party to establish a new state government. This transition marks a significant shift in the leadership structure of the state capital, Bengaluru.
Shivakumar is expected to lead a cabinet consisting of 14 ministers [1]. Senior leader G. Parameshwara is likely to be named as the Deputy Chief Minister [1]. The final selection of the cabinet members remains pending as the party high command finalizes the roster.
Shivakumar said Tuesday night that the final list of ministers would be sent by the party high command by 10 a.m. on Wednesday or later in the afternoon [2].
The swearing-in ceremony serves as the formal conclusion to the party's internal deliberations. The event is scheduled to take place in Bengaluru, where the new administration will officially assume power and begin its governance of the state.
“DK Shivakumar will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today at 4 p.m.”
The appointment of DK Shivakumar and the expected elevation of G. Parameshwara to Deputy Chief Minister reflect the outcome of strategic internal balancing within the Congress party. By finalizing a 14-member cabinet, the party aims to stabilize its leadership in Karnataka and move from a transitional phase into active governance.
