DK Shivakumar to Take Oath as Karnataka Chief Minister with New Cabinet

Shivakumar's Oath Ceremony in Bengaluru

Today at approximately 4 PM, DK Shivakumar will officially take the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, accompanied by 13 ministers. Among those taking the oath alongside Shivakumar is Yatindra, the son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This event marks a significant political shift in Karnataka following a prolonged power struggle within the state. The Congress party, which came to power in May 2023, had previously reached an agreement allowing both major contenders for the Chief Minister position—Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar—to share the five-year term.

Ministers Joining Shivakumar's Cabinet

- G. Parameshwara

- K.H. Muniyappa

- K.J. George

- M.B. Patil

- Ramalinga Reddy

- Satish Jarkiholi

- Krishna Byregowda

- Priyank Kharge

- U.T. Khader

- Eshwar Khandre

- Yatindra Siddaramaiah

- Bayarathi Suresh

- Sharan Prakash Patil

Enhanced Security Measures

In anticipation of the oath-taking ceremony, security has been heightened outside Shivakumar's residence a few hours prior to the event. The city is adorned with posters celebrating Shivakumar's elevation to the Chief Minister position, reflecting the excitement surrounding the highly awaited ceremony.

Siddaramaiah's New Role in the Party

As Siddaramaiah prepares to step down from the Chief Minister role, he has been assigned a significant position within the party ahead of Shivakumar's oath-taking. He has been appointed as a member of the Congress Working Committee. A statement from the party confirmed that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed Siddaramaiah to this position with immediate effect.