DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM, G Parameshwara to be his deputy
DK Shivakumar has been sworn in as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka, with G Parameshwara serving as his deputy. The oath was administered by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, and 13 other ministers were also appointed. This transition follows the resignation of former CM Siddaramaiah, who stepped down to allow Shivakumar to take office.
- ▪DK Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026.
- ▪G Parameshwara has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister.
- ▪Shivakumar was unanimously elected as the leader of the Congress legislature party on May 30.
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DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM, G Parameshwara to be his deputyShivakumar was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.Updated on: Jun 03, 2026 4:42 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as the 34th chief minister of Karnataka on Wednesday, along with 13 members of his cabinet.Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar greets his supporters who gathered outside his residence. (ANI Video Grab)Shivakumar was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at 4.05 pm at Lok Bhavan's Glass House.
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