DK Shivakumar Set to Become Karnataka's Next Chief Minister on June 3
Karnataka governor invites DK Shivakumar to form the next government; swearing-in on June 3
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Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has invited Congress leader DK Shivakumar to form the new state government, with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 3 at 4:05 PM in Bengaluru. Shivakumar was unanimously elected as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party earlier this week.
- 01Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's invitation to DK Shivakumar follows his unanimous election as the Congress Legislature Party leader.
- 02The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru on June 3, 2026.
- 03Outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned voluntarily on May 28, 2026, at the suggestion of the party high command.
- 04The Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka consists of 135 members from the Indian National Congress and additional members.
- 05Shivakumar's election as leader was proposed by Siddaramaiah and seconded by Dr. G Parameshwar.
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Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has formally invited DK Shivakumar, a prominent Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister, to establish the new state government. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 4:05 PM at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. This invitation follows Shivakumar's unanimous election as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party during a meeting at Vidhana Soudha, where outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed his name. Siddaramaiah resigned from his position on May 28, stating that his decision was voluntary and aligned with the party high command's suggestions. In his communication to the Governor, Shivakumar confirmed his election and requested permission for the swearing-in ceremony. The Congress government has completed three years in office, and discussions are ongoing regarding the formation of the new Council of Ministers.
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The new government formation will influence governance and policy direction in Karnataka.
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