DK Shivakumar set to be sworn in as Karnataka chief minister with 13 ministers today
DK Shivakumar is set to be sworn in as the new chief minister of Karnataka, accompanied by 13 ministers. The final list of ministers will be confirmed by the party high command shortly before the ceremony. There are discussions about expanding the cabinet and potentially appointing a deputy chief minister in the future.
- ▪DK Shivakumar will take oath as Karnataka's chief minister along with 13 other ministers.
- ▪The final list of ministers is expected to be sent by the party high command by 10 am on Wednesday.
- ▪The Shivakumar government is likely to be expanded after a month to include more ministers.
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DK Shivakumar set to be sworn in as Karnataka chief minister with 13 ministers todayDK Shivakumar said the final list of ministers would be sent by the party high command by 10 am on Wednesday or later in the afternoon.Updated on: Jun 03, 2026 6:21 AM ISTBy Saubhadra ChatterjiShare viaCopy link Congress leader DK Shivakumar will take oath as Karnataka’s new chief minister on Wednesday with around 13 other ministers, senior party leaders in Delhi indicated on Tuesday.A senior leader told HT that the Shivakumar government would be expanded after a month to induct more ministers, as the discussions on all berths could not be completed. (PTI)The leaders also suggested there was a slim chance of a deputy chief minister being appointed on Wednesday.
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