D.K. Shivakumar to Become Karnataka Chief Minister

D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka on 3 June 2026. The swearing-in ceremony is planned for 4:00 PM at the Lok Bhavan premises in Bengaluru.

Karnataka Chief Ministership

The Chief Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers in a State under Article 164 of the Constitution of India. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and is usually the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Legislative Assembly.

Congress Legislature Party Process

Siddaramaiah resigned on 28 May 2026 and proposed D.K. Shivakumar’s name as the next Congress Legislature Party leader on 30 May 2026. The proposal was unanimously accepted by the Congress Legislature Party.

Cabinet Formation in Karnataka

Discussions are under way on the composition of the new cabinet in Karnataka. Between 10 and 20 ministers are expected to be inducted in the first phase along with the oath-taking ceremony.

Important Facts for Exams

• Karnataka became a state on 1 November 1956 after the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
• The Governor of a state appoints the Chief Minister under Article 164 of the Constitution of India.
• The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly under Article 164 and Article 75 principles applied to states.
• The Congress Legislature Party is the legislative wing of the Indian National Congress in a state assembly.

Party Organisation and State Leadership

The Congress leadership is considering the appointment of a new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president. The party is also examining the possibility of more than one Deputy Chief Minister in Karnataka.

Political Attendance and Protocol

National Congress leaders and Chief Ministers from Congress-ruled states are expected to attend the ceremony. Senior opposition leaders are also expected at the event in Bengaluru.