From student activist to Karnataka chief minister: The rise of DK Shivakumar
D K Shivakumar has transitioned from a student activist to the Chief Minister of Karnataka, marking a significant political journey. His resilience and loyalty to the Congress party have been pivotal in his rise, especially after the party's success in the 2023 Assembly elections. Despite facing challenges, including imprisonment, Shivakumar's organizational skills have solidified his position within the party and the state.
- ▪D K Shivakumar emerged as a leading contender for the chief minister's post after the Congress won 134 seats in the 2023 Assembly elections.
- ▪He has won eight consecutive Assembly elections and is known for his role as the Congress party's most influential Vokkaliga leader.
- ▪Shivakumar faced legal troubles, including a 50-day imprisonment in a money-laundering case, yet his influence within the Congress grew.
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From student activist to Karnataka chief minister: The rise of DK ShivakumarFor Shivakumar, popularly known as 'Kanakapura Bande' (the Rock of Kanakapura), patience had become a political necessity.Published on: Jun 03, 2026 8:06 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link From a student activist in Kanakapura in Bengaluru South district to becoming Karnataka's 25th Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar's four-decade-long journey is marked by turbulence, triumphs and unflinching loyalty to the Congress party.After the Congress swept the 2023 Assembly elections with 134 seats, Shivakumar emerged as a leading contender for the chief minister's post.
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