Bengaluru, June 3 (BNP): Senior Congress leader and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D. K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday, marking a significant political transition in the southern state. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru, in the presence of senior Congress leaders, elected representatives, party workers, and supporters.
Shivakumar assumed office following the resignation of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who stepped down as part of the Congress party’s leadership transition plan after serving nearly three years in office. The change in leadership comes after consultations between the state leadership and the Congress high command.
A prominent leader from Kanakapura and a key architect of the Congress party’s electoral successes in Karnataka, Shivakumar has held several important positions in the state government and the party organization. His elevation to the state’s top post is being viewed as a significant moment for the Congress, which seeks to consolidate its position ahead of future political challenges.
The swearing-in ceremony also showcased unity within the Congress ranks, with outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other senior leaders sharing the stage during the event. Party leaders expressed confidence that the new government under Shivakumar’s leadership would continue the developmental initiatives launched by the previous administration while focusing on governance, infrastructure, welfare, and economic growth.
With the formation of the new government, attention will now shift to the allocation of portfolios and the implementation of the administration’s policy priorities. Political observers believe Shivakumar’s tenure will play a crucial role in shaping Karnataka’s political and developmental landscape in the years ahead.