D.K. Shivakumar to Be Sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3

In a significant political development in a state of Karnataka, as D.K. Shivakumar set to take oath as the new Chief Minister of state on 3rd June, 2026. The State Congress President was unanimously elected as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) and formally staked the claim to form the government before Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.

D.K. Shivakumar Elected as Congress Legislature Party Leader

The Congress Legislature Party has unanimously elected the D.K. Shivakumar as a new leader during a meeting held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has proposed the Shivakumar’s name and senior Congress leader G. Parameshwara seconded the proposal.

The selection was unanimously endorsed by the party legislators and paved the way for Shivakumar to become Karnataka’s next Chief Minister. The CLP meeting was supervised by senior Congress leaders K.C. Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala and highlighted the importance of the leadership transition.

Formal Claim to Form Government

After his election as CLP leader, D.K. Shivakumar met the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan and formally staked claim to form the government. This move came shortly after the legislative party’s decision and completed the constitutional process which required for government formation.

The Governor is expected to formally invite the Shivakumar to take oath and form the new Council of Ministers and it will ensures the continuity of governance following Siddaramaiah’s resignation.

Oath-Taking Ceremony

The swearing-in ceremony will take place on June 3rd, 2026, at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru. The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has decided to organize the simple and low-profile ceremony.

Key Details

• Date: June 3, 2026
• Venue: Glass House, Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru’
• Chief Minister-designate: D.K. Shivakumar
• Organiser: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC)

Top party leaders have requested workers not to crowd the venue in order to minimize the inconvenience to the public.

Why the Ceremony Will Be Kept Simple

KPCC Working President G.C. Chandrashekar has announced that the ceremony would be conducted in the simple manner. No public passes will be issued and invitations will primarily be limited to the legislators and select guests.

The Congress leadership also stated that Shivakumar would later visit the district headquarters across Karnataka to personally thank party workers and supporters.

Who is D.K. Shivakumar?

D.K. Shivakumar is Karnataka’s one of the most prominent political leaders and a senior member of the Indian National Congress.

Quick Profile

• Full Name: Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar
• Party: Indian National Congress
• Current Position: Karnataka Congress President
• Previous Role: Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
• New Role: Chief Minister of Karnataka (from June 3, 2026)

Background of Leadership Transition

Since the Congress formed the government in Karnataka in May 2023, there had been continuous speculation regarding the possible rotational Chief Minister arrangement between the Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar.

Although no formal agreement was publicly announced by the part but several reports of a leadership-sharing formula had frequently surfaced in political discussions.

Siddaramaiah’s resignation is now seen as the implementation of that scenario..