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DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM, G Parameshwara sworn in as Deputy CM
Updated On: 03 June, 2026 05:11 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka's 34th CM at a ceremony in Bengaluru attended by top Congress leaders, religious heads and dignitaries. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara was sworn in as Deputy CM, while the first batch of ministers was also inducted into the new cabinet
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot (left) administers the oath to state CM-designate DK Shivakumar during the swearing-in ceremony of the new state government, in Bengaluru. PIC/PTI
Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Wednesday took oath as the 34th Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, marking a major leadership transition in the state. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara was sworn in as the Deputy CM.
Carrying a copy of the Constitution of India, DK Shivakumar takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2026
(Pic Source: Congress) pic.twitter.com/BMF3F3EOeB
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shivakumar, who took the oath while carrying a copy of the Constitution of India. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by senior Congress leaders, religious heads and dignitaries from across the country.
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