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.
D.K. Shivakumar, a seasoned Congress leader, was sworn in as Karnataka's new Chief Minister on Wednesday. The ceremony marked a significant moment for the party, fulfilling Shivakumar's long-held ambition and opening a new chapter for Congress in the state.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned on Thursday, following months of speculation and a directive from the Congress high command, clearing the path for his deputy, DK Shivakumar, to take the top post.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar met Congress leaders in Delhi amid speculation over a possible leadership reshuffle, with discussions also focusing on cabinet expansion, Rajya Sabha elections, and MLC polls.
Karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister, D. Sudhakar, a senior Congress leader and MLA from Hiriyur, passed away early Sunday at 66 after a prolonged lung infection. His demise, confirmed by the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, has deeply saddened Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who lauded Sudhakar's exemplary public service as a cabinet colleague and legislator.
