D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka during a ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, marking a pivotal leadership change within the state. Alongside him, G. Parameshwara took the oath as Deputy Chief Minister. Shivakumar, a prominent Congress leader, has represented the Kanakapura Assembly constituency for eight consecutive terms and has been instrumental in the party's success in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections. He has also served as the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president since 2020. Prior to the ceremony, Shivakumar sought blessings from religious leaders and his mother. The transition has garnered support from fellow Congress leaders, with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu praising Shivakumar's dedication to the party. The Congress party is finalizing its new cabinet, which will include several key figures such as K.H. Muniyappa and K.J. George, indicating a commitment to continue the policies of the previous administration. This leadership shift is seen as a significant political development for Karnataka.