DK Shivakumar Takes Oath as Karnataka’s 18th Chief Minister

On 3rd of June senior Congress leader the Chief Minister designate DK Shivakumar took oath as the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka. Along side with him G Parameshwara taken the oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of state. The swearing in ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru and alongside with CM and Deputy CM 13 ministers were inducted in the new Cabinet.

DK Shivakumar Sworn In as 18th Chief Minister

Congress leader D K Shivakumar officially took the oath as the Karnataka’s 18th Chief Minister at around 4 PM in Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Lok Bhavan Glass House.

He replaced the outgoing CM Siddaramaiah because of the five year split formula decided by the party as the chief ministers of Karnataka.

G Parameshwara Deputy Chief Minister

G Parameshwara also sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of the State of Karnataka. This is not the first time Parameshwara will serve as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state.

Major Positions Held

• Deputy Chief Minister of the Karnataka (2018–2019)
• Home Minister in the Siddaramaiah-led government
• President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC)
• Senior Congress strategist and organizational leader

Full List of the Ministers Sworn In

Along side with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, total 13 ministers were inducted into the new Karnataka cabinet.

Ministers Who Take The Oath

1. G Parameshwara
2. K H Muniyappa
3. K J George
4. M B Patil
5. Ramalinga Reddy
6. Satish Jarkiholi
7. Krishna Byre Gowda
8. Priyank Kharge
9. U T Khader
10. Eshwar Khandre
11. Yathindra Siddaramaiah
12. Byrathi Suresh
13. Sharan Prakash Patil

The cabinet reflects a mix of experienced leaders, regional representation, and emerging political figures.

Siddaramaiah Receives The Key Role in Congress Organization

Siddaramaiah after stepping down as the Chief Minister’s post he received the significant responsibility within the Congress party.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed the Siddaramaiah as a member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC).

The CWC is the highest decision-making body of the Congress party and it plays the crucial role in shaping organizational and political strategies