Congress’s seasoned troubleshooter rises to the helm in Karnataka
DK Shivakumar has been appointed as the next chief minister of Karnataka, recognized for his crisis management and organizational skills. His political journey has been marked by significant challenges, including a stint in jail related to a money laundering case. Shivakumar's rise reflects the Congress party's strategy to leverage his abilities in managing crises both in Karnataka and across other states.
- ▪DK Shivakumar was appointed as Karnataka's next chief minister after Siddaramaiah's resignation.
- ▪He is known for his crisis management skills, having previously moved Congress legislators to a resort to save a fragile alliance government.
- ▪Shivakumar has played a crucial role in various state elections, including the recent assembly polls in Assam and Madhya Pradesh.
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Congress’s seasoned troubleshooter rises to the helm in KarnatakaDK Shivakumar, appointed Karnataka's next chief minister, is recognized for his crisis management skills, political organization, and loyalty to Congress.Published on: May 29, 2026 5:42 AM ISTBy Arun DevShare viaCopy link Bengaluru: In 2018, Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar, showed his crisis management skills when he moved the Congress legislators to a resort in a bid to save the fragile JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy-led alliance government.
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