Karnataka CM news LIVE: Shivakumar to be named next chief minister today, swearing-in on June 3
DK Shivakumar is set to be named the next chief minister of Karnataka, with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 3. This decision follows the resignation of Siddaramaiah, who completed over half of his tenure after the Congress won the 2023 elections. The Congress party is also discussing the composition of the new cabinet and the roles of deputy chief ministers.
- ▪DK Shivakumar is expected to be formally elected as the leader of the Congress legislature party in Karnataka.
- ▪Siddaramaiah resigned from the chief minister position two days prior to the announcement.
- ▪The Congress is considering limiting the number of deputy chief ministers under Shivakumar to two.
- ▪Siddaramaiah declined an offer to enter the Rajya Sabha, expressing his desire to serve the state instead.
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LiveKarnataka CM news LIVE: Shivakumar's swearing-in on June 3, Sidda's son to be in new CM's cabinetBy Nayanika SenguptaUpdated on: May 30, 2026 9:21:04 AM ISTKarnataka CM news LIVE: Two days after Siddaramaiah left the chief minister post on a cliffhanger amid expectations of him announcing Shivakumar as his successor, the Congress is scheduled to hold a key meet at 4 pm today at Vidhana Soudha to seal its decision on its pick for the CM chair. Karnataka CM news LIVE: KPCC President DK Shivakumar arrives to attend meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence, in Delhi on Friday.<style>#seemoreWords { display: none !important; }</style>Karnataka CM news LIVE: The Congress legislature party is expected to formally elect DK Shivakumar as its leader at a Vidhana…
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