DK Shivakumar Oath LIVE: DKS To Be Sworn-In As Karnataka Chief Minister In Lok Bhavan, All Eyes on Cabinet Formation And Power-Sharing
DK Shivakumar Oath LIVE: The swearing-in ceremony of DKS is expected to witness the presence of top Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and party general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala. Follow the live for latest news updates.
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DK Shivakumar Oath LIVE: Karnataka is entering a new political chapter today as 64-year-old Congress veteran DK Shivakumar will officially take the oath as Karnataka’s 25th Chief Minister today (June 3) at 4:05 PM, bringing a highly anticipated leadership transition within the state government to its culmination.
As preparations gathered pace for the transition, senior Congress leaders from Karnataka converged in New Delhi yesterday, where the party leadership held discussions on Cabinet formation and organisational matters.
DKS At Kharge's residence
Ahead of the meeting, CM-designate Shivakumar also arrived at Kharge's residence in the national capital for discussions on Cabinet formation and organisational appointments. Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal also reached Kharge's residence as consultations continued over the proposed ministerial line-up.
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi chaired a key meeting with Chief Minister-designate Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to finalise the contours of the new Cabinet and discuss nominees for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Amid the political consultations, Shivakumar used the day to outline his vision for Karnataka and reflect on his political journey before assuming the state's top office.
'Very much obliged…'
Recalling his long association with the Congress leadership, Shivakumar said Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi had made significant sacrifices in public life and that he considered it his duty to remain loyal to the party and its leadership.
"The faith and the confidence the people of this country have shown me, I am very much obliged, and I have to do a lot of hard work and deliver," Shivakumar said.
The Chief Minister-designate also spelt out his priorities for governance, saying he would work to take all sections of society along while strengthening Karnataka's position as a leading economic and technology hub.
"The world is seeing India through Bengaluru and Karnataka," he said, adding that he would work for farmers, women and youth and seek to usher in what he described as a new era for the state.
Separately, in a post on X, Shivakumar again thanked the Gandhi family for their support and encouragement over the years. He even recalled former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's influence on his early political career and acknowledged the role played by Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during different phases of his public life.
Who will attend?
The swearing-in ceremony is expected to witness the presence of top Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and party general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala.
Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from Congress-ruled states, regional Congress presidents and Members of Parliament are also expected to attend the event.
In a move aimed at reflecting broader social representation, invitations have been extended to religious leaders from different faiths, farmer leaders, sanitation workers, daily wage labourers, Dalit organisation representatives, leaders of backward classes, women's self-help groups, youth leaders and representatives of pro-Kannada organisations.
Students from the Government School in Kanakapura Doddalahalli, Shivakumar's home region, have also been invited. Representatives from the media, film industry, judiciary, sports, theatre, literature, arts, industry, trade and hospitality sectors are expected to attend the ceremony.
Shivakumar's swearing-in will formally conclude a long period of speculation over leadership change in Karnataka and usher in a new Congress government under his leadership. The focus is now expected to shift to the composition of the new Cabinet, allocation of portfolios and the policy priorities that will define the government's next phase.
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DKS Oath LIVE: Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar says, "It was not a dream. It was a dedication. Dedication with hard work. So it was a tough, troubling time. Though it has been delayed, it was not denied. I feel there's no Shivakumar here. It is a Congress worker, who stood on this democratic set-up with the history of the Congress party..."
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'Gandhi Family Believed in Me, Gave Me Opportunities...: DKS
DK Shivakumar Oath LIVE: Shivakumar said the Nehru-Gandhi family gave him various opportunities.
"I named my theatre on the death day of Indira Gandhi. That is the commitment I had with the Gandhi family, and they believed in me, and they gave me various opportunities. So it was my duty to be very loyal to the family of Rajiv Gandhi until now... Sonia Gandhi sacrificed; she could have become the Prime Minister. Rahul Gandhi could have become the Prime Minister, but they did not," he said.
"Ultimately, they fought. Rahul Gandhi ji walked on the streets of this country... So it is my duty to do my job with trust," he added.
Dk Shivakumar Spells Out His Vision for Karnataka
DKS Swearing-In LIVE: Shivakumar said he is obliged by the faith and confidence people in the country have shown in him.
He said a 'Yuva Yuga' will start in the state. Shivakumar also said that he knows his task may not be easy but he will make sincere efforts. He also talked about Bengaluru's place in India's IT industry and said the world is seeing India through Bengaluru and Karnataka.
Congress Leaders Affirm Support to Dks
DKS Oath: State Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar told, "The leadership is changing as the High Command has taken a decision. Tomorrow, CM and some ministers are going to take the oath... In the morning, they will release a list, but I am very happy that those who are getting the ministry and I would like to congratulate them..."
Congress MLA Sharan Prakash Patil told reporters that the oath-taking will be a a "historic day"
Deputy CM Decision In Focus
DK Shivakumar Oath: While the cabinet lineup is nearly finalized, the prospect of appointing Deputy Chief Ministers remains uncertain.
Party insiders suggest it is unlikely to happen immediately, with a decision likely deferred until after the Rajya Sabha elections or a subsequent expansion.
However, if a Deputy CM is named now, Home Minister G. Parameshwara is considered the leading candidate. Additionally, talk persists within Congress circles that the state may eventually appoint multiple Deputy CMs to achieve regional and social balance.
Where Will DKS Stay?
DK Shivakumar Oath: Outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar have reached an understanding regarding "Cauvery," the official bungalow traditionally reserved for the state's top leader.
Under this agreement, Siddaramaiah will continue to live in the bungalow and formally retain it until 2028, despite stepping down from the top post.
Instead, Shivakumar plans to continue operating from his private residence for the time being.
13 Confirmed Names for DK Shivakumar’s Ministry Revealed
DKS Oath LIVE: According to reports obtained by Republic Kannada, a final list of 13 legislators has been prepared to take the oath alongside Shivakumar at the Lokabhavan Glass House.
The finalization of this list involved top-tier deliberations. The names include-
- Chief Minister: DK Shivakumar
- Yathindra
- G Parameshwara
- KH Muniyappa
- UT Khader
- KJ George
- Krishna Byre Gowda
- MB Patil
- Priyank Kharge
- Satish Jarkiholi
- Ramalinga Reddy
- Dinesh Gundu Rao
- Byrathi Suresh
- Eshwar Khandre
Beginning of A 'New Chapter' for Karnataka
Karnataka Power-Tussle: Congress MLA Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda described the swearing-in ceremony as the beginning of a "new chapter" for Karnataka and said the party leadership was expected to indicate the names of ministers who would take oath along with Shivakumar.
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DKS To Take Oath Today
DKS Oath LIVE: The swearing-in of Congress leader DK Shivakumar D.K. Shivakumar as Chief Minister of Karnataka will be held at Glass House in Lok Bhavan, in Bengaluru today at 4:05 PM with the Congress high command close to finalising the composition of his first council of ministers after days of intense consultations in New Delhi.
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