DK Shivakumar, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Karnataka, described his journey to this position as 'delayed but not denied.' In an interview, he expressed his commitment to serve all sections of society and acknowledged the challenges he faced during the speculation surrounding his elevation from Deputy Chief Minister. He highlighted his loyalty to the Congress leadership, particularly the Gandhi family, stating that it was his duty to uphold this bond. Shivakumar's elevation follows Siddaramaiah's resignation, marking a significant change in the Congress government after three years in power. He was elected as the Congress Legislative Party leader just before this transition. The Congress leadership is currently working on forming a new cabinet under Shivakumar's guidance, with key meetings involving Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to finalize the cabinet's structure and upcoming nominations for the Rajya Sabha.