DK Shivakumar took oath as the 18th chief minister of Karnataka at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru at around 4 pm, ending a power wrangling that made headlines for over two years. Former home minister G Parameshwar was administered the oath as deputy chief minister of Karnataka.&nbsp;Shivakumar also inducted 13 ministers in his cabinet, including his predecessor Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra Siddaramaiah.&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated DK Shivakumar for taking the oath as Karnataka CM and offered his best wishes. The Centre will work closely with the Karnataka government for the welfare of the people, the PM said is a post on X.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಯಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವಚನ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿದ ಶ್ರೀ ಡಿ.ಕೆ. ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು. ಅವರ ಅಧಿಕಾರಾವಧಿಗೆ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು. ಕೇಂದ್ರವು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಜನರ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನಿಕಟವಾಗಿ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಲಿದೆ.<a href="https://x.com/DKShivakumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DKShivakumar</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2062137482758787134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-central-bank-says-inflation-at-world-war-ii-levels-eco-pain-deepening-for-iranians-1780432873791">Iran’s central bank says inflation at World War II levels; eco pain deepening for Iranians</a><h2> Kharge, Rahul; Priyanka, Cong CMs attend ceremony&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The cabinet also included UT Khader, MB Patil, KJ George, KH Muniyappa, Satish Jarkiholi, Ramalinga Reddy, Krishna Byregowda, Priyank Kharge, Ishwar Khandre, Byrathi Suresh and Sharan Prakash Patil.The Cabinet is likely to be expanded after Rajya Sabha elections.&nbsp;Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress Chief Ministers VD Satheeshan (Kerala), Revanth Reddy (Telengana) and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Himachal Pradesh) also attended the ceremony.&nbsp;The major political shift comes after a long power tussle in the state. Congress came to power in May 2023, and it was then agreed that both frontrunners—Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar—would split the five-year tenure to serve as chief ministers of Karnataka.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mosque-built-illegally-by-pakistanis-in-japan-inaugurated-by-envoy-faces-demolition-1780425871272">Mosque built illegally by Pakistanis in Japan, inaugurated by envoy, faces demolition</a>&nbsp;During the oath ceremony, Shivakumar was seen carrying a copy of the Constitution, continuing the Congress party’s trend after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;G Parameshwara was picked for the deputy CM’s post as he is an influential leader among the Dalits and is also considered a close confidante of Siddaramaiah.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Shivakumar visited Siddaramaiah, veteran BJP leader BS Yediyurappa, and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and invited them to the oath ceremony.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unwarranted-categorically-reject-india-on-reference-to-jammu-and-kashmir-in-pakistan-eu-statement-1780419234068">‘Unwarranted, categorically reject’: India on reference to Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan-EU statement</a><h2>Siddaramaiah appointed to Congress Working Committee</h2>&nbsp;The Congress leadership took the decision of asking Siddaramaiah to make way for Shivakumar, reportedly at the urging of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Sonia Gandhi amid growing anti-incumbency against the state government.Siddaramaiah agreed to step down but declined the Rajya Sabha seat, saying he would prefer to remain involved in the state politics.&nbsp;However, in a balancing act, the Congress on Tuesday appointed Siddaramaiah to the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party’s highest decision-making body. Since the appointment came on the eve of Shivakumar’s swearing-in, it signalled the party’s effort to accommodate both leaders and maintain organisational unity.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-picks-loyalist-bill-pulte-as-acting-director-of-national-intelligence-to-replace-tulsi-gabbard-1780410910956">Trump picks loyalist Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard</a>&nbsp;Shivakumar expressed gratitude to the Gandhis for their role in his political journey.&nbsp;“The Gandhi family has played a defining role in my political journey, not merely through leadership, but through the faith they placed in me at different stages of my life,” he posted on X.

The political shift comes after a long power tussle in the southern state of karnataka, where Congress came to power in May 2023. It was then agreed that both frontrunners—Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar—would split the five-year tenure to serve as chief ministers of the state.

DK Shivakumar took oath as the 18th chief minister of Karnataka at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru at around 4 pm, ending a power wrangling that made headlines for over two years. Former home minister G Parameshwar was administered the oath as deputy chief minister of Karnataka. Shivakumar also inducted 13 ministers in his cabinet, including his predecessor Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra Siddaramaiah. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated DK Shivakumar for taking the oath as Karnataka CM and offered his best wishes. The Centre will work closely with the Karnataka government for the welfare of the people, the PM said is a post on X.

The political shift comes after a long power tussle in the southern state of Karnataka, where Congress came to power in May 2023. It was then agreed that both frontrunners—Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar—would split the five-year tenure to serve as chief ministers of the state.

DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka Chief Minister, G Parameshwara as his deputy

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar was unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at a Vidhana Soudha meeting on Saturday and will take the oath of office as the state’s new chief minister on June 3.Outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the development at the CLP meeting in Bengaluru, saying, “After my resignation, a new leader has to be elected. Till now, DK Shivakumar was the deputy chief minister. He has now been nominated as the party’s floor leader.”&nbsp;Shivakumar’s name was proposed by Siddaramaiah and seconded by Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara and was approved by the legislators.&nbsp;Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar will meet the governor and formally stake claim to form the government ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 3.&nbsp;<h2>DKS to take the oath on June 3 at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan</h2>&nbsp;DK Shivakumar is set to take the oath on June 3 at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, Congress state working president GC Chandrashekhar said on Saturday.&nbsp;Addressing a press conference, he said there was a confusion regarding the venue initially, but the Governor’s House was decided upon eventually. “A decision has now been taken that the swearing-in ceremony will be held on June 3,” Chandrashekhar said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The swearing-in ceremony should not be extravagant. It should be conducted as simply as possible and should reflect a spirit of work and service rather than display or pomp. The party has taken a decision and issued directions that the event should be conducted in a simple manner,” Chandrashekhar said.&nbsp;&nbsp;He said that Shivakumar would visit each district personally to meet supporters after taking the oath rather than inviting them to the state capital. He appealed to all party workers and supporters not to make efforts to rush to the venue and cooperate so that there is no traffic congestion and no inconvenience to the public.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Power tussle ends, Cong holds meetings to decide cabinet</h2>&nbsp;Siddaramaiah resigned from the post of chief minister on Thursday after completing a little over half of his tenure in power since assuming charge after winning the 2023 Karnataka elections.Since the Congress won the Karnataka assembly elections in 2023, there had been persistent talk of a power-sharing pact between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar, reportedly endorsed by the party’s central leadership, that would involve a transfer of power after two and a half years.&nbsp;After months of power tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, Congress leadership finally took the call in favour of Shivakumar and asked Siddaramaiah to resign.&nbsp;The Congress leadership held marathon meetings in Delhi with Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar to decide the contours of the new cabinet.&nbsp;The Congress is likely to strike a balance between different castes and communities in the new government as well as among the factions in the party after the exit of Siddaramaiah.&nbsp;

Since the Congress won the Karnataka elections in 2023, there was persistent talk of a power-sharing pact between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar, reportedly endorsed by the party’s central leadership, that would involve a transfer of power after two and a half years.

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar was unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at a Vidhana Soudha meeting on Saturday and will take the oath of office as the state’s new chief minister on June 3. Outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the development at the CLP meeting in Bengaluru, saying, “After my resignation, a new leader has to be elected. Till now, DK Shivakumar was the deputy chief minister. He has now been nominated as the party’s floor leader.” Shivakumar’s name was proposed by Siddaramaiah and seconded by Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara and was approved by the legislators. Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar will meet the governor and formally stake claim to form the government ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 3. DKS to take the oath on June 3 at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan DK Shivakumar is set to take the oath on June 3 at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, Congress state working president GC Chandrashekhar said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference, he said there was a confusion regarding the venue initially, but the Governor’s House was decided upon eventually. “A decision has now been taken that the swearing-in ceremony will be held on June 3,” Chandrashekhar said. “The swearing-in ceremony should not be extravagant. It should be conducted as simply as possible and should reflect a spirit of work and service rather than display or pomp. The party has taken a decision and issued directions that the event should be conducted in a simple manner,” Chandrashekhar said. He said that Shivakumar would visit each district personally to meet supporters after taking the oath rather than inviting them to the state capital. He appealed to all party workers and supporters not to make efforts to rush to the venue and cooperate so that there is no traffic congestion and no inconvenience to the public. Power tussle ends, Cong holds meetings to decide cabinet Siddaramaiah resigned from the post of chief minister on Thursday after completing a little over half of his tenure in power since assuming charge after winning the 2023 Karnataka elections. Since the Congress won the Karnataka assembly elections in 2023, there had been persistent talk of a power-sharing pact between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar, reportedly endorsed by the party’s central leadership, that would involve a transfer of power after two and a half years. After months of power tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, Congress leadership finally took the call in favour of Shivakumar and asked Siddaramaiah to resign. The Congress leadership held marathon meetings in Delhi with Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar to decide the contours of the new cabinet. The Congress is likely to strike a balance between different castes and communities in the new government as well as among the factions in the party after the exit of Siddaramaiah.

Since the Congress won the Karnataka elections in 2023, there was persistent talk of a power-sharing pact between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar, reportedly endorsed by the party’s central leadership, that would involve a transfer of power after two and a half years.

DK Shivakumar elected CLP leader, to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3

Days after leadership tussle between the South Indian leaders of Congress party and two years before the Karnataka Assembly elections, Siddaramaiah has announced his resignation from the Chief Minister's post. This comes as Siddaramaiah met Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and other MLAs during a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru. He reportedly told ministers that the Congress high command wants him to shift to national politics. However, just a few minutes ago, news agency PTI quoted Lok Bhavan official and said that Siddaramaiah hasn't sought time to meet Governor yet. The development comes amid strong speculations that Siddaramaiah will pave the way for the Deputy Chief Minister DKS to take over the reins of Karnataka. However, it was also reported that Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is not in the town and Siddaramaiah &nbsp;might have to wait for tendering his resignation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/siddaramaiah-to-step-down-as-karnataka-cm-offered-rajya-sabha-berth-report-1779812866127">Siddaramaiah to step down as Karnataka CM, offered Rajya Sabha berth: Report</a>&nbsp;As Siddaramaiah hosted breakfast for cabinet colleagues, his office released a few pictures. In them, Siddaramaiah is seen hugging Shivakumar and DKS is is seen touching the feet of the CM. Soon after the announcement, the official handle of Karnataka Congress posted a message along with the pictures of the two leaders saying: “That day, this day, forever… Unity is our strength! Public service is our eternal commitment!”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ಅಂದು, ಇಂದು, ಎಂದೆಂದು... ಒಗ್ಗಟ್ಟೇ ನಮ್ಮ ಶಕ್ತಿ! ಎಂದೆಂದಿಗೂ ಜನಸೇವೆಯೇ ನಮ್ಮ ಬದ್ಧತೆ! <a href="https://t.co/6WF5osxCJh">pic.twitter.com/6WF5osxCJh</a>&mdash; Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) <a href="https://x.com/INCKarnataka/status/2059873465797341201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Karnataka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Karnataka</a> CM Siddaramaiah meets his Cabinet colleagues before resigning as CM.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Siddaramaiah?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Siddaramaiah</a> likely to tender his resignation around 3 PM. <a href="https://t.co/50NcBmQKNL">pic.twitter.com/50NcBmQKNL</a>&mdash; Dr Velamur Govindarajan (@Govindarajan67) <a href="https://x.com/Govindarajan67/status/2059872368340943077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Siddaramaiah has announced his resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister during a breakfast meeting with Cabinet colleagues. He told ministers that the Indian National Congress high command wants him to shift to national politics

Days after leadership tussle between the South Indian leaders of Congress party and two years before the Karnataka Assembly elections, Siddaramaiah has announced his resignation from the Chief Minister's post. This comes as Siddaramaiah met Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and other MLAs during a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru. He reportedly told ministers that the Congress high command wants him to shift to national politics. However, just a few minutes ago, news agency PTI quoted Lok Bhavan official and said that Siddaramaiah hasn't sought time to meet Governor yet. The development comes amid strong speculations that Siddaramaiah will pave the way for the Deputy Chief Minister DKS to take over the reins of Karnataka. However, it was also reported that Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is not in the town and Siddaramaiah might have to wait for tendering his resignation. Also Read: Siddaramaiah to step down as Karnataka CM, offered Rajya Sabha berth: Report As Siddaramaiah hosted breakfast for cabinet colleagues, his office released a few pictures. In them, Siddaramaiah is seen hugging Shivakumar and DKS is is seen touching the feet of the CM. Soon after the announcement, the official handle of Karnataka Congress posted a message along with the pictures of the two leaders saying: “That day, this day, forever… Unity is our strength! Public service is our eternal commitment!”

Siddaramaiah has announced his resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister during a breakfast meeting with Cabinet colleagues. He told ministers that the Indian National Congress high command wants him to shift to national politics

Siddaramaiah announces his resignation as Karnataka CM to cabinet in breakfast meet; no time sought with Governor

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