D.K. Shivakumar sworn-in as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka
D.K. Shivakumar has been sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka, succeeding Siddaramaiah. The new cabinet includes a mix of senior party leaders, with G. Parameshwara appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister.
Why it matters
This leadership transition marks a significant political shift in a major Indian state, impacting regional policy and party dynamics.
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.
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