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DK Shivakumar Set to Become Karnataka's Chief Minister on June 3
DK Shivakumar to be sworn in as Karnataka's new Chief Minister on June 3
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DK Shivakumar, former Deputy Chief Minister, will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, following his unanimous election by the Congress Legislative Party. Outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledged the transition and praised Shivakumar's leadership.
- 01DK Shivakumar was unanimously elected as the leader of the Congress Legislative Party during a meeting in Karnataka.
- 02Siddaramaiah, the outgoing Chief Minister, proposed Shivakumar's name, which was seconded by Dr. G Parameshwara.
- 03Siddaramaiah stepped down voluntarily on May 28, following the suggestion of the Congress high command.
- 04The Congress Legislature Party acknowledged Siddaramaiah's eight years of service as Chief Minister.
- 05The transition of power is set to occur on June 3, with Shivakumar staking his claim at Raj Bhavan.
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Following a meeting of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) in Karnataka, DK Shivakumar has been unanimously elected as the new Chief Minister, with his swearing-in scheduled for June 3. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal announced this decision, stating that Shivakumar will stake his claim at Raj Bhavan before the ceremony. The outgoing Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, who resigned voluntarily on May 28, proposed Shivakumar's name for leadership, which received unanimous support from the CLP. Venugopal highlighted the party's appreciation for Siddaramaiah's eight years of service, emphasizing that the transition is a proud moment for the Congress Party. The Congress government has been in power for three years, and discussions regarding the new ministry formation are ongoing. This leadership change is viewed as a strategic move to strengthen the party's position ahead of the 2028 elections in Karnataka.
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The leadership transition may influence the political landscape in Karnataka, affecting governance and party dynamics.
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