DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Shivakumar era begins in Karnataka; deputy CM Parmeshwara, 12 ministers take oath

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra inducted as Minister; Priyank Kharge, MB Patil join Karnataka Cabinet

A new group of ministers was inducted into the Karnataka cabinet on Wednesday alongside chief minister DK Shivakumar and deputy chief minister G Parameshwara. The ministers sworn in included K H Muniyappa, K J George, M B Patil, Ramalinga Reddy, Satish Jarkiholi, Krishna Byre Gowda, Priyank Kharge, U T Khader, Eshwara Khandre, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Byrathi Suresh and Sharan Prakash Patil.

Further cabinet appointments are expected in the coming weeks. While several experienced leaders returned to government, the induction of Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, marked a notable debut. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by senior Congress leaders, religious heads and dignitaries from across the country.

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Sharan Prakash Patil takes oath as minister

D K Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM, 13 ministers join Cabinet

Congress leader D K Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka's 34th chief minister on Wednesday. The swearing-in ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru was attended by senior Congress leaders, chief ministers from Congress-ruled states, religious heads and other dignitaries. Shivakumar took the oath while carrying a copy of the Constitution of India, a gesture that drew attention during the ceremony.

Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara also took oath and is set to serve as deputy chief minister in the new government. A prominent Dalit leader, Parameshwara previously served as Home Minister in the Siddaramaiah-led administration and was Deputy Chief Minister in the Congress-JD(S) coalition government headed by H D Kumaraswamy between 2018 and 2019. He took the oath in the name of Dr B R Ambedkar.

Ministers sworn in:

• G Parameshwara (deputy chief minister)
• K H Muniyappa
• K J George
• M B Patil
• Ramalinga Reddy
• Satish Jarkiholi
• Krishna Byre Gowda
• Priyank Kharge
• U T Khader
• Eshwar Khandre
• Yathindra Siddaramaiah
• Byrathi Suresh
• Dr Sharan Prakash Patil

Krishna Byre Gowda takes oath as Minister

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Satish Jarkiholi, Krishna Byre Gowda, Priyank Kharge and UT Khader take oath as ministers

KH Muniyappa, KJ George, MB Patil and Ramalinga Reddy take oath as ministers

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM, G Parameshwara as his deputy

D K Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka's chief minister on Wednesday at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy. Shivakumar took the oath in the name of revered seer Gangadhar Ajja while holding a copy of the Constitution. Thirteen ministers, including deputy chief minister G Parameshwara, were also being sworn in.

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Congress top brass attends DK Shivakumar's swearing-in as Karnataka chief minister

Senior Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attended the swearing-in of D K Shivakumar as Karnataka’s 34th chief minister.

Congress general secretary K C Venugopal was also present, reflecting the party’s united support for the leadership transition. Before the ceremony, Shivakumar met religious leaders, sought their blessings and paid respects to his mother. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu praised Shivakumar’s long service to the party and expressed confidence that he would continue the policies introduced under Siddaramaiah’s government.

G Parmeshwara takes oath as deputy CM of Karnataka

Carrying a copy of the Constitution of India, DK Shivakumar takes oath as the chief minister of Karnataka

DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath.

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Shivakumar facilitates Rahul Gandhi

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM Reddy, Himachal CM Sukhu among Congress leaders attending the event

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu are among the leaders attending D K Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony as Karnataka chief minister.

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: DK Shivakumar to take oath as Karnataka CM along with 13 ministers

Congress leader D K Shivakumar is set to be sworn in as Karnataka's chief minister, with senior leader G Parameshwara expected to take oath as Deputy Chief Minister. According to sources, 13 ministers will join the new cabinet, comprising a mix of experienced leaders and fresh faces.

Most were part of the previous Congress government, while Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is expected to make his cabinet debut. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will administer the oath at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan.

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: No question of being overlooked, says Parameshwara

Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that his experience had been overlooked after being appointed deputy chief minister instead of chief minister. Acknowledging that he had aspired to the top post, he said he fully accepted the Congress leadership’s decision and remained committed to party discipline.

Parameshwara described the appointment as an important responsibility and expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him. He said the position offered another opportunity to serve the people of Karnataka and implement the party’s ideology and manifesto. Stressing that public service mattered more than titles, he said any role that allowed him to contribute to the state was valuable. He also congratulated chief minister-designate D K Shivakumar and said he would work diligently in whichever portfolio he was assigned

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Seers arrive at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Sonia Gandhi greets Shivakumar over phone

Karnataka chief minister-designate D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi had telephoned to congratulate him ahead of his swearing-in. He said Gandhi, who has trusted him since appointing him state party president, urged him to take everyone along. Shivakumar said he assured her that he would work inclusively. He is scheduled to be sworn in by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, alongside 13 other legislators who will join the new cabinet as ministers.

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: DK Shivakumar will deliver Congress policies well, says Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu

Senior Congress leaders on Wednesday voiced confidence in chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar's ability to lead Karnataka, with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu saying he would continue the policies introduced under Siddaramaiah's government. As preparations continued for the new cabinet's swearing-in ceremony, Sukhu stressed that Congress policies were designed for a full five-year term and would be implemented effectively under Shivakumar's leadership. Congress leader TS Singh Deo said the incoming chief minister would inherit a functioning administration, allowing him to focus on priorities rather than rebuilding governance structures. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah confirmed that G Parameshwara would be sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister. Several senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, are expected to attend the ceremony.

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar greets his mother

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: First batch of ministers likely to take oath with DK Shivakumar

Congress MLA TB Jayachandra has said that the party's high command has finalised the schedule for ministers taking oath in the DK Shivakumar cabinet, with the first batch of ministers to take oath with chief minister Shivakumar, and the second batch of ministers to be inducted after June 18, after the Rajya Sabha elections are completed.

Speaking to ANI, Jayachandra said with Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha elections continuing till June 18, a second phase of cabinet expansion is likely only after that, following which a full government will be in place.

Meanwhile, chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Congress high command will release the final list of ministers on Wednesday ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for today at 4 pm at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Rahul Gandhi leaves for Bengaluru to attend DK Shivakumar's oath-taking ceremony

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday left from the IGI airport in the national capital for Bengaluru, to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Karnataka chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar.

Other than Gandhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, party general secretary KC Venugopal, and Karnataka Congress in charge Randeep Surjewala are also likely to attend Shivakumar's oath-taking ceremony. Several Congress chief ministers are also expected to mark their presence at the event

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: DK Shivakumar greets supporters gathered outside his Bengaluru residence

Karnataka chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Wednesday greeted a large number of supporters gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru ahead of his swearing-in ceremony as chief minister today at 4 pm at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.

Meanwhile, his supporters have organised special prayers and celebrations, while his constituency, Kanakapura, has been decked up with banners and cutouts congratulating him on becoming chief minister.

An eight-time MLA and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president, Shivakumar, often described as the party's "troubleshooter", rose through the ranks with a strong grassroots base and a reputation for handling political crises.

'Karnataka will suffer': BJP's Ashok Bajpai claims 'factionalism has grown in Congress' ahead of DK Shivakumar's swearing-in

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Congress leader DK Shivakumar, BJP MP Ashok Bajpai claimed that "factionalism has grown a lot in the Congress", saying that the state will suffer as the government might not be able to manage public welfare schemes.

Speaking to ANI, Bajpai said, "Because of this internal conflict within the Congress, the people of Karnataka will have to suffer. The internal politics within the Congress have come to the surface today, revealing how much discord exists, and because of this factionalism, public welfare work is impossible in Karnataka."

"The swearing-in ceremony is about to take place, but the situation is such that Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar have not yet reached an agreement, and therefore, cabinet expansion is not possible," he added.

Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: DK Shivakumar visits Yediyurappa's residence, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony

Karnataka CM designate DK Shivakumar visited BJP leader & former CM BS Yediyurappa, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the Karnataka Cabinet.

After meeting him, Shivakumar said, "They have guided and worked for the state. All of us have to work together".