DK Shivakumar took the oath of office as the 25th chief minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026 [1].
The appointment marks the end of a two-year intra-party leadership tussle following the exit of Siddaramaiah [5]. Shivakumar is the leader chosen by the Congress party, credited with steering the party to victory in the 2023 state elections [6].
The swearing-in ceremony took place at 4 p.m. [3] at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru [2]. Alongside the new chief minister, G Parameshwara was sworn in as the deputy chief minister of the state [1].
A new cabinet consisting of 11 ministers was announced during the proceedings [1]. The transition follows a period of political instability within the state's governing party, a conflict that has persisted since the previous administration's tenure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the change in leadership. "The Centre will work closely with the state government," Modi said [4].
The ceremony at Lok Bhavan served as the formal installation of the new government, signaling a shift in the state's executive leadership. The appointment of Parameshwara as deputy chief minister was confirmed by the office of the former chief minister, Siddaramaiah [1].
“DK Shivakumar is the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka”
The installation of DK Shivakumar as chief minister resolves a prolonged power struggle within the Karnataka Congress. By appointing the strategist behind the 2023 victory, the party aims to stabilize its internal hierarchy and consolidate governance in Bengaluru after two years of leadership uncertainty.
