'I have given him 3 dates': DK Shivakumar’s astrologer predicts long stint for him as Karnataka chief minister

NEW DELHI: Karnataka's soon-to-be chief minister DK Shivakumar's astrologer on Friday predicted that he would hold the top post for a long period of time.

Astrologer Dwarkanath — on whom DKS relies heavily — said that he had given three dates for the Congress leader to take charge as the new chief minister.

"I have given him some three dates. I mean, Sunday (May 31), June 5 and June 6," the astrologer told news agency PTI.

He also said that Shivakumar would return to power after the 2028 Assembly elections.

This comes amid ongoing hectic deliberations over the formation of the new government in Karnataka, a day after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot formally accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and dissolved the Cabinet.

The Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka will meet on Saturday at 4 pm in the conference hall at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, to elect its new leader in the state.

Asserting that DKS would have a long stint as chief minister, the astrologer said the former would get the backing of the Congress high command.

"He is not a one-day chief minister or a one-time CM. He will play a long innings. His horoscope is very good. He will be there for Karnataka for a longer period of time," the astrologer said.

He was also optimistic that the state would become healthy and wealthy under Shivakumar’s rule, saying that he has a lot of vision for the state.

Regarding the prospects of winning the 2028 Assembly election, Guruji said, "Undoubtedly, he has to win the next election. Then only will he be the real chief minister. Now, he is only loaded with responsibilities."

"Discharge the responsibilities now and enjoy the chief ministership in the next term," he added.