D.K. Shivakumar sworn-in as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka
D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka, marking a new chapter for the Congress government. Alongside him, G. Parameshwara took the oath as Deputy Chief Minister, amidst some internal party discussions regarding cabinet positions. The ceremony included the swearing-in of 13 Cabinet ministers, with a focus on senior leaders rather than newcomers.
- ▪D.K. Shivakumar is the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, succeeding Siddaramaiah.
- ▪G. Parameshwara was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister during the ceremony.
- ▪The Congress party opted for senior leaders in the cabinet, with only one first-time minister being Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah.
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The Congress government in Karnataka turned a new leaf on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) with its eight-time legislator and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D.K. Shivakumar sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of the State. Amid confusion and pushback in the party on creation of the Deputy Chief Minister’s post, senior Dalit leader from Koratgere in Tumakuru district G. Parameshwara was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister.In a subdued but packed ceremony at Glass House in Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru and in the presence of a host of party leaders and religious heads among others, Mr. Shivakumar, who took over the reigns of the State from veteran OBC leader Siddaramaiah, was sworn in along with 13 Cabinet ministers including Mr. Parameshwara. Mr.
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