Karnataka's New Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to Meet Congress Leadership Ahead of Cabinet Formation
Karnataka cabinet: DK Shivakumar to meet high command in Delhi Monday

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DK Shivakumar, the Chief Minister-designate of Karnataka, will meet Congress leadership in New Delhi to discuss cabinet formation. The size and composition of the cabinet are yet to be finalized, with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 3.
- 01DK Shivakumar will meet Congress leadership in New Delhi to discuss cabinet berths.
- 02The swearing-in ceremony for Shivakumar is set for June 3 at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.
- 03Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the number of ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers is still undecided.
- 04A phased induction of ministers is planned, with a second phase expected in 15 days to a month after the initial appointments.
- 05Shivakumar's election as CLP leader followed the resignation of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on May 28.
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DK Shivakumar, designated Chief Minister of Karnataka, is scheduled to meet with Congress leadership in New Delhi on Monday to discuss the formation of his cabinet. The exact number of ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers to be appointed remains unclear, as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge noted that no formal proposal has been submitted yet. Shivakumar, who will take the oath of office on June 3 at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, indicated that the party high command will ultimately decide on the cabinet composition. Kharge mentioned a phased approach to cabinet induction, with a second phase anticipated in 15 days to a month following the initial appointments. Senior Congress leaders have expressed their support for Shivakumar, emphasizing party loyalty over personal aspirations for cabinet positions. This meeting follows the resignation of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, which led to the dissolution of the previous Council of Ministers.
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The cabinet formation will impact governance and political stability in Karnataka.
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