D.K. Shivakumar elected Leader of Congress Legislative Party in Karnataka
D.K. Shivakumar has been elected as the Leader of the Congress Legislative Party in Karnataka, succeeding Siddaramaiah. The transition of leadership was confirmed during a meeting at Vidhana Soudha, with Shivakumar set to take oath as Chief Minister on June 3, 2026. The Congress high command has emphasized a smooth transition, although uncertainties remain regarding the Cabinet composition.
- ▪D.K. Shivakumar was elected as the Leader of Congress Legislative Party on May 30, 2026.
- ▪Siddaramaiah stepped down after 17 years in the position.
- ▪Shivakumar will take oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026.
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Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D.K. Shivakumar was elected as the Leader of Congress Legislative Party (CLP) on May 30, 2026. His name was proposed by outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who stepped down as the Leader of CLP after 17 years. Both decisions were seconded by senior leader G. Parameshwar during the CLP meeting that was held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.Congress General Secretary Organisatiok K.C. Venugopal announced the selection of Mr. Shivakumar as the CLP leader, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) said.“The Congress high command has decided to appoint D.K. Shivakumar as Karnataka CLP leader. Mr. Shivakumar will meet the Governor to stake claim as Karnataka CM.
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