Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
D.K. Shivakumar has been sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka, with G. Parameshwara appointed as Deputy Chief Minister. The cabinet formation is viewed as a strategic move by the Congress party to consolidate power ahead of future elections.
Why it matters
The leadership change in a major Indian state significantly impacts national political dynamics and party strategy.
The Congress government in Karnataka turned a new leaf on June 3, 2026, with 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 a deputy’s post, senior Dalit leader G. Parameshwara was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister.
The article analyzes political strategy but maintains a neutral tone regarding the party's internal decisions.
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