D.K. Shivakumar- Karnataka’s 24th Chief Minister

Why in News?

D.K. Shivakumar has taken oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka on 3 June 2026. The swearing-in ceremony is planned at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru, at 4:00 PM.

Key Highlights

New Chief Minister of Karnataka

• D.K. Shivakumar will assume office as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka.
• Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned on 28 May 2026.
• On 30 May 2026, Siddaramaiah proposed Shivakumar’s name as the next leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).
• The proposal was unanimously approved by the CLP.

Cabinet Formation

• Discussions are ongoing regarding the composition of the new Karnataka cabinet.
• Between 10 and 20 ministers are expected to be inducted in the first phase.
• The Congress leadership is also considering:
  • Appointment of a new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President.
  • Possibility of appointing more than one Deputy Chief Minister.

Swearing-In Ceremony

• The ceremony will be held at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.
• Senior Congress leaders and Chief Ministers from Congress-ruled states are expected to attend.
• Several opposition leaders are also likely to participate.

Related Constitutional Provisions and Institutions

Chief Minister

• The Chief Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers in a State.
• Appointed by the Governor under Article 164 of the Constitution.
• Usually the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Legislative Assembly.

Governor

• Constitutional head of the State.
• Appoints the Chief Minister and other ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.

Council of Ministers

• Aids and advises the Governor in the exercise of executive functions.
• Collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly.

Congress Legislature Party (CLP)

• Legislative wing of the Indian National Congress in a state assembly.
• Elects or endorses the leader who becomes Chief Minister when the party forms the government.