DK Shivakumar also met the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, and sought clearances for Rs 13,549 crore in funds for pending Bengaluru infrastructure projects.
The move comes after the Departments of Women and Child Development and Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens deleted the names of 4.3 lakh beneficiaries.
Before becoming the “richest CM”, Shivakumar had already shown his mettle as a Congress organiser, fund mobiliser, troubleshooter and backroom strategist – he will now be called to put these skills into full use for 2028 elections
Energy minister K J George has also retained his portfolio and will also handle the Tourism Department. Krishna Byre Gowda, who was Revenue Minister under Siddaramaiah, has been handed the Greater Bengaluru Development portfolio.
CM Shivakumar said that his Cabinet meeting focused on concerns of the Karnataka farmers but did not come up with any decisions as it required consultations with experts.
Residents of Dodda Alahalli celebrated as their native son D K Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka’s chief minister, with villagers recalling his childhood, sporting talent and early political ambitions.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Swears In Ceremony Live Updates: Outgoing CM Siddaramaiah, along with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were present during the swearing-in ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.
Shivakumar opted for a lowkey swearing-in at the behest of the Congress leadership, which decided on May 26 to ask Siddaramaiah, 78, the popular CM of the state, to make way for the younger Shivakumar.
Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Congress president, will be sworn in along with some members of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday at the Lok Bhavan premises
When 13-year-old Sridevi and newbie Rajinikanth were completely starstruck by Kamal Haasan
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Sridevi and Rajinikanth looked up to Kamal Haasan in the early stages of their careers, with both making their debuts alongside him in Moondru Mudichu and Apoorva Raagangal, respectively. The film played a crucial role in establishing Rajinikanth as an actor and inspired both stars to chase fame and fortune like Kamal. Sridevi and Rajinikanth collaborated with Kamal Haasan in numerous films.
