The ruling Congress secured five out of seven seats in Karnataka's legislative council elections, exceeding expectations due to alleged cross-voting from BJP and JD(S) members. BJP won two seats, while JD(S) lost its candidate. The results are seen as a boost for CM D.K. Shivakumar's government.
D K Shivakumar took oath as the 24th CM of Karnataka, with G Parameshwara as deputy CM. The new cabinet balances caste and regional dynamics, focusing on youth welfare with initiatives like free bus passes and a private job portal. No women were inducted in the initial phase.
Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara is set to become Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister. The decision follows high-level meetings in New Delhi and aims to balance caste and regional equations in the new government led by D K Shivakumar.
Prominent astrologer Dwarakanath Guruji predicts a long tenure for D K Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister, citing his good horoscope. Shivakumar is expected to be elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader and has been given three auspicious dates (May 31, June 5, June 6) to take charge. Guruji also foresees Shivakumar returning to power after the 2028 Assembly elections.
