DK Shivakumar to be Sworn in as Karnataka's Chief Minister on June 3
Karnataka: Smooth power transfer as DK Shivakumar to be CM on June 3
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DK Shivakumar will take the oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3 in Bengaluru, following a smooth power transfer. The Congress party is set to finalize the new Council of Ministers, considering social and regional balance ahead of future elections.
- 01DK Shivakumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister at Raj Bhavan on June 3 at 4 PM.
- 02The Congress high command will decide the composition of the new Council of Ministers, including the number of Deputy Chief Ministers.
- 03Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will remain an MLA and continue to play an active role in state politics.
- 04The party aims to ensure social justice and regional balance in the new cabinet ahead of the 2028 Assembly and 2029 Parliament elections.
- 05Shivakumar's ascension follows Siddaramaiah's resignation on May 28, leading to the dissolution of the previous Council of Ministers.
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The power transition in Karnataka has been described as smooth, with DK Shivakumar set to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister on June 3 at 4 PM in Bengaluru. Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain confirmed that the Congress high command will determine the new Council of Ministers, including the potential appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers. The party is focusing on ensuring social and regional balance in the cabinet, especially with upcoming elections in 2028 and 2029. Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will remain an MLA and is expected to provide guidance to Shivakumar. This transition follows Siddaramaiah's resignation on May 28, leading to the immediate dissolution of the previous cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Lok Bhavan.
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The new cabinet's formation will directly influence governance and policy-making in Karnataka, affecting various social and regional groups.
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