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DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Ending weeks of suspense, Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on Wednesday. Shivakumar took oath along with 13 ministers. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief ministers were in attendance. Siddaramaiah, the outgoing CM was named as a member of the Congress Working Committee with immediate effect.
Who all will attend the ceremony? The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Lok Bhavan with a limited gathering of around 2,000 invitees. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are expected to attend, along with Kerala CM and Congress chief V D Satheesan. Invitations have been extended to party office-bearers, MPs, MLAs, former legislators and Congress leaders.
What will the new Cabinet look like? The first phase of Cabinet formation is expected to focus on balancing Karnataka’s caste and regional equations. Probable ministers include M B Patil, G Parameshwara, Eshwar Khandre, Ramalinga Reddy, Satish Jarkiholi, K J George, Priyank Kharge and U T Khader. The Congress is also likely to take decisions on deputy chief ministers and a new Karnataka Congress president to succeed Shivakumar.
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Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Leader questions absence of Congress women ministers
Congratulating DK Shivakumar as the Karnataka Chief Minister, Margaret Alva, former Union Minister and Governor expressed disappointment over the absence of women in the new cabinet.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: BK Hariprasad appointed as new Karnataka Congress President
The Congress party has appointed BK Hariprasad as the new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president with immediate effect.
In its statement announcing the appointment, the party also expressed appreciation for the contributions of outgoing KPCC president DK Shivakumar and thanked him for his leadership and service to the organisation.
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Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Chief Minister's chamber in Vidhana Soudha
The name plate changes at Chief Minister's chamber in Vidhana Soudha. DK Shivakumar was sworn-in as new Chief Minister of Karnataka today.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Ceremony concluded with rendition of Vande Mataram and National Anthem
The swearing-in ceremony concluded with the rendition of Vande Mataram and National Anthem.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Sharan Prakash Patil final minister to be sworn in
Dr Sharan Prakash Patil was the last minister to be sworn in during the Karnataka oath-taking ceremony. A medical doctor by training, Patil has previously served as Karnatala's Medical Education Minister on two occasions under Congress government.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah’s son joins Cabinet
Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah took oath in the name of Constitution while being sworn-in as a Karnataka minister. The son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Yathindra is the only MLC being inducted into the cabinet during today's swearing-in ceremony.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Four-time MLA Eshwar Khandre sworn in
Four time MLA from Bhalki, Eshwar Khandre, took oath as a Karnataka minister. Khader is also the president of All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha, the apex body of Lingayats.
He took oath in the name of God and late seer Channabasappa Swami.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Former Speaker UT Khader sworn in as Minister
UT Khader was sworn in as a Karnataka minister. He took oath in the name of God. Khader previously served as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly during Siddaramaiah-led government from 2023 to 2026.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Four more Congress leaders sworn into Cabinet
Senior legislator Ramalinga Reddy, Satish Jarkiholi, Krishna Byre, and Priyank Kharge Gowda took oath as ministers.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: G Parameshwara named sole Deputy CM
Dr G Parameshwara is the sole Deputy Minister in the new Karnataka government. Parameshwara entered politicsw in 1980s and is one of the longest-serving state Congress presidents who had played a significant role in the party's organisational structure in Karnataka.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: MB Patil sworn in as minister
MB Patil took oath in the name of the Basavanna, the Sharana saints, and the late seer Siddeshwara Swamiji.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: KJ George sworn in as Karnataka minister; MB Patil to follow next
Senior Congress leader KJ George took oath in the name of God and is now sworn in as a Karnataka Cabinet minister. MB Patil is next in line to take oath.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: KH Muniyappa sworn in as Cabinet minister
Following Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister oath taking, senior Congress leader KH Muniyappa took oath as a minister in the Karnataka government. Muniyappa took oath in the name of God.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: DK Shivakumar swearing in ceremony
Congress legislature party leader D K Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka CM at Lok Bhavan
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Karnataka gets new CM and Deputy CM
DK Shivakumar took oath as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka. Following Shivakumar, Dr G Parameshwara was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister. Parameshwara took oath in the name of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Governor Gehlot swears in DK Shivakumar
Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to DK Shivakumar as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka. During the swearing-in ceremony, Shivakumar held a copy of the Constitution while taking the oath.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Congress CMs show solidarity in Bengaluru
At the swearing-in ceremony, Chief Ministers from Congress-ruled states were among those in attendance, including Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukku, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: DK Shivakumar takes oath
DK Shivakumar takes oath as the Karnataka Chief Minister.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Ceremony underway in Bengaluru
Dignitaries have taken their seats on the stage as the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka's new government gets underway in Bengaluru.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge attend Karnataka CM swearing-in ceremony
Congress Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge are among the dignitaries present at the swearing-in ceremony.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Ceremony begins with state anthem and national anthem
The oath-taking ceremony began with the singing of the state anthem, followed by the national anthem.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar welcome Kharge and Rahul Gandhi
Visuals of former CM Siddaramaih, CM-designate DK Shivakumar, and former HM G Parameshwara welcoming Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Bengaluru.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: DK Shivakumar felicitated at Lok Bhavan ahead of Karnataka CM oath
DK Shivakumar felicitated at Lok Bhavan ahead of his oath-taking as Karnataka Chief Minister.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Parameshwara says his experience was not overlooked in CM selection
After being appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, senior Congress leader G Parameshwara dismissed discussions that his experience had been overlooked in the selection of the state's top leadership.
"There is absolute no question of my experience being overlooked," Parameshwara told reporters, rejecting claims that he had been sidelined within the party," he said.
Parameshwara spoke that he had aspired to become Chief Minister but said the party's decision must be respected.
"Yes, I too had the desire to become chief minister. But whatever decision the high command takes, we have to accept it as disciplined soldiers of the party," he said.
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Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: DK Shivakumar invites top leaders to ceremony
Before his oath taking ceremony as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar met outgoing CM Siddaramaiah, veteran BJP leader BS Yediyurappa, and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda.
During the visits, Shivakumar is said to have personally invited the leader to attend his oath-taking ceremony.
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Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Sonia Gandhi calls DK Shivakumar ahead of Karnataka CM oath ceremony
Ahead of taking oath as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar said senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi called him to convey her wishes.
Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said,' 'Sonia Gandhi spoke to me over the phone. She has a lot of trust in me since the beginning. She made me the party president (in the state). She wished me, and asked me to take everyone together. She has belief in me. I have assured that I will take everyone together.'
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Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: DK Shivakumar's oath-taking ceremony to be telecast Live at 230 bus stands across Karnataka
People across Karnataka will be able to watch Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony live on digital screens installed at 230 government bus stands on Wednesday. The oath-taking ceremony, scheduled for 4.05 pm at Bengaluru's Glass House in Lok Bhavan, will be streamed through a collaboration between the Department of Information and Public Relations and Vritti Solutions Limited.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: 13 ministers to take oath alongside DK Shivakumar today
Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar announced that 13 ministers will be sworn in alongside him on Wednesday at 4:05 pm at Lok Bhavan's Glass House, where Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will administer the oath. Sources indicated that senior Congress leader G Parameshwara will become the new Deputy Chief Minister.The expected ministerial lineup includes Satish Jarkiholi, K H Muniyappa, Priyank Kharge, Krishna Byre Gowda, U T Khader, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, M B Patil, K J George, Ramalinga Reddy, Sharan Prakash Patil, Eshwar Khandre, and Byrathi Suresh. While the official list is yet to be released, most of the likely inductees served in the previous cabinet led by Siddaramaiah, with Khader currently serving as Speaker and Yathindra being Siddaramaiah's son.
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Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: DK Shivakumar meets Yediyurappa and Deve Gowda ahead of the Ceremony
Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar on Wednesday met outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa, and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda to personally invite them to his swearing-in ceremony. Shivakumar thanked Siddaramaiah for his support, sought blessings from Deve Gowda, and praised Yediyurappa's contribution to Karnataka, saying leaders across parties must work together for the state's development. He will take oath as Karnataka's 34th Chief Minister at Lok Bhavan's Glass House in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: Congress appoints Siddaramaiah to CWC ahead of DK Shivakumar’s swearing-in
On the day D K Shivakumar is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, the Congress party appointed former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as a member of the Congress Working Committee with immediate effect.
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: G Parameshwara named Karnataka Deputy CM, to take oath alongside DK Shivakumar: Report
Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara has been appointed Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister and will be sworn in after Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar at the oath-taking ceremony in Bengaluru on Wednesday. A Dalit leader, Parameshwara previously served as Deputy CM in the Congress-JD(S) government led by H D Kumaraswamy and was Home Minister in the outgoing government. Ahead of the ceremony, Shivakumar and Parameshwara met outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to invite him for the event and seek his blessings. (PTI)
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: DK Shivakumar meets former CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka CM Oath Taking LIVE Updates: DK Shivakumar meets BS Yediyurappa ahead of the ceremony
Karnataka Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar arrived at the residence of senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka Cabinet.
Karnataka CM Oath-Taking LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi heads to Bengaluru for DK Shivakumar’s swearing-in ceremony
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves for Bengaluru on Wednesday to attend the oath-taking ceremony of D K Shivakumar, who is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Karnataka CM Oath-Taking LIVE Updates: Bengaluru decked up with posters, banners ahead of swearing-in ceremony
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office in Bengaluru was prepared with posters and banners on Wednesday as D K Shivakumar prepared to take oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Party workers gathered at the premises, celebrating the occasion and making final preparations ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.
Karnataka CM Oath-Taking LIVE Updates: Security tightened ahead of D K Shivakumar's oath ceremony; bomb squad sweep Bengaluru hotel
Security arrangements were intensified in Bengaluru on Wednesday ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar. Bomb disposal squads and dog units conducted extensive checks at a private hotel where several dignitaries are expected to stay before attending the oath-taking event later in the day. Authorities have heightened security across key locations in the city to ensure the smooth conduct of the ceremony.
Karnataka CM Oath-Taking LIVE Updates: Roads to avoid in Bengaluru today
Bengaluru will see extensive traffic restrictions and heightened security on Wednesday as D K Shivakumar is set to be sworn in as Karnataka’s new chief minister at Lok Bhavan at 4 pm. Since several VVIPs and political leaders are expected to attend, authorities announced traffic diversions, parking restrictions, and stringent access controls around the venue.
According to the traffic police, vehicular movement will be restricted on several key roads between noon and 8 pm, including stretches of Cubbon Road, Dr BR Ambedkar Road, Race Course Road, Queens Road, and connecting roads leading to Lok Bhavan. Heavy congestion is expected in and around the central business district.
Vehicle users have been advised to use alternative routes via Shivajinagar, Cunningham Road, Nrupathunga Road, Sivananda Junction, and the Outer Ring Road. Diversions have also been planned for vehicles travelling towards Kempegowda International Airport and Hebbal from the eastern parts of the city.
Parking will be prohibited on several major roads, including Dr BR Ambedkar Road, Palace Road, Race Course Road, Queens Road, Kasturba Road, Cubbon Road, and internal roads within Cubbon Park. Vehicles parked in violation of the restrictions are likely to be towed.... Continue reading
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