DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony highlights: DK Shivakumar has taken the oath as the chief minister of Karnataka - bringing an end to a long-drawn leadership tussle in the state as Congress agreed to a power shift. With him, several ministers are likely to be sworn in.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan.
Several senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, attended the event.
Here are the highlights of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's Oath Taking Ceremony:
G Parameshwara Becomes Deputy Chief Minister
Dr G Parameshwara takes oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka.
DK Shivakumar Takes Oath As Chief Minister Of Karnataka
Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday, after a week-long power tussle within the party. He took the oath of office clutching a copy of the Constitution of India.
DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony LIVE: DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah Meet On Stage
Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah on the stage at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, moments ahead of the oath.
#WATCH | Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah on the stage at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, moments ahead of a new leadership in the state. pic.twitter.com/b4Fq17lKbQ
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2026
DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony LIVE: DK Shivakumar Meets Religious Leaders
Religious leaders meet Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar as they arrive at Lok Bhavan to attend his swearing-in ceremony.
#WATCH | Bengaluru: Religious Heads meet Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar as they arrive at Lok Bhavan to attend his swearing-in ceremony.
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2026
(Video Source: Karnataka DIPR) pic.twitter.com/IEJQzjKklh
DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony LIVE: DK Shivakumar To Make Major Announcement
DK Shivakumar is set to make a major announcement for Bengaluru after taking oath as Chief Minister.
Sources indicate that he will lay special emphasis on transforming Bengaluru through a series of initiatives focused on improving the city's infrastructure, mobility, cleanliness, and overall quality of life.
DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony LIVE: Karnataka Chief Minister-Designate, Probable Ministers - Caste-Wise
- D. K. Shivakumar (Chief Minister) - Vokkaliga community
- G Parameshwara (Deputy Chief Minister) - Dalit community
- K. H. Muniyappa (Minister) - Dalit community
- K. J. George (Minister) - Christian community
- M. B. Patil (Minister) - Lingayat community
- Ramalinga Reddy (Minister) - Reddy community
- Satish Jarkiholi (Minister) - Scheduled Tribe (ST) community
- Krishna Byre Gowda (Minister) - Vokkaliga community
- Priyank Kharge (Minister) - Dalit (Right-Hand) community
- U. T. Khader (Minister) - Muslim community
- Eshwar Khandre (Minister) - Lingayat community
- Yathindra Siddaramaiah (Minister) - Kuruba community
- Byrathi Suresh (Minister) - Kuruba community
- Sharan Prakash Patil (Minister) - Lingayat community
Karnataka Chief Minister Oath LIVE: Sonia Gandhi Calls DK Shivakumar, Congratulates Him Ahead Of Oath
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday telephoned Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar and conveyed her congratulations.
She expressed confidence in his leadership and said, "Take everyone along with you. I have unwavering faith that you will successfully lead Karnataka. Discharge your new responsibilities effectively and continue to achieve greater success."
DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony LIVE: DK Shivakumar Meets Ex-PM HD Deve Gowda
Karnataka chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar met former Prime Minister and JD(S) National President HD Deve Gowda ahead of being sworn in.
#WATCH | Karnataka CM designate DK Shivakumar meets Former PM & JD(S) National President HD Deve Gowda ahead of being sworn in as the CM later today.
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2026
(Source: DK Shivakumar's Office) pic.twitter.com/k6b7bOP1Pt
"13 MLAs Will Take Oath With Me": DK Shivakumar To NDTV
Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar told NDTV that along with him, 13 MLAs will be sworn in. "I'm going now to meet HD Deve Gowda. They have worked for the state, they have guided the state so have come to meet him," he said.
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DK Shivakumar To Take Charge At Vidhana Soudha After Swearing-In
Following his swearing-in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar is scheduled to proceed to Vidhana Soudha to officially assume office.
Shivakumar will enter the Chief Minister’s chamber on the third floor of Vidhana Soudha and take charge of the administration.
Soon after, he is expected to convene the first Cabinet meeting with the newly inducted ministers.
DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony LIVE: List Of Probable Ministers To Be Sworn In
1. G. Parameshwara
2. K.J. George
3. Yatindra Siddaramaiah
4. Priyank Kharge
5. M.B. Patil
6. Satish Jarkiholi
7. Krishna Byre Gowda
8. Ramalinga Reddy
9. U.T. Khader
10. Eshwar Khandre
DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony LIVE: List Of Probable Ministers To Be Sworn In
1. G. Parameshwara
2. K.J. George
3. Yatindra Siddaramaiah
4. Priyank Kharge
5. M.B. Patil
6. Satish Jarkiholi
7. Krishna Byre Gowda
8. Ramalinga Reddy
9. U.T. Khader
10. Eshwar Khandre
DK Shivakumar Swearing-In LIVE: What Time Will DK Shivakumar Take Oath?
DK Shivakumar will take oath today around 4 pm at the Lok Bhavan.
DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony LIVE: G Parmeshwara Arrives At DK Shivakumar's Residence
Congress leader G Parameshwara arrives at the residence of Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru.
#WATCH | Congress leader G Parameshwara arrives at the residence of Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru.
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2026
DK Shivakumar will swear in as the CM at the oath-taking ceremony at Lok Bhavan this evening. pic.twitter.com/8XiLQst7aZ
DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony LIVE: DK Shivakumar Greets Supporters From His Residence - Watch
Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar greets his supporters who gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru. He will take the oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today evening.
#WATCH | Karnataka CM designate DK Shivakumar greets his supporters who have gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru. He will take the oath as the CM of Karnataka today evening. pic.twitter.com/MNN6DNQLMi
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2026
Karnataka On Brink Of Regime Change, DK Shivakumar To Take Oath Today
DK Shivakumar, Congress's longtime troubleshooter in the south and later an aspirant for the top post in Karnataka, will take oath today. The ceremony - which takes place at 4 pm at the Lok Bhavan -- comes after a tussle with his predecessor Siddaramaiah that ran for more than a year.
The tussle had its origin in an apparent promise of rotating Chief Ministership by the Congress high command when the party formed government in the state in 2023. Though none of the parties involved - Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar or the Congress brass had acknowledged it, the supporters of the two factions had kept up a sustained campaign since the government completed two years.
The Congress had finally taken action after the latest round of assembly election, which saw the party win Kerala with allies of the United Democratic Front and become part of the government in Tamil Nadu after more than six decades following a break-up with MK Stalin's DMK and the alliance with actor-politician Vijay's TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagham),
