Change of power in Karnataka! DK Shivkumar will become the new Chief Minister, will take oath on June 3

The long-running internal tussle in Karnataka politics now seems to be ending with a major political decision. DK Shivkumar, a veteran Congress leader and considered a strong face of the organization, is now going to become the new Chief Minister of the state. His swearing-in ceremony will be held in Bengaluru on June 3. After the resignation of Siddaramaiah, the Congress high command has finally approved the change of leadership.

Grand swearing in ceremony will be held on June 3

DK Shivakumar will take oath as Chief Minister at Lok Bhavan Glass House in Bengaluru. Congress is busy preparing to make this function very special. Senior party leaders, central leadership, cabinet ministers and thousands of workers are likely to attend. Congress wants to present this not just as a change of power but as a “new political beginning”.

Why did Siddaramaiah have to resign?

Siddaramaiah left the post after holding the post of Chief Minister for almost three years. It is being told that this decision was taken after several rounds of meetings with the Congress high command in Delhi. In fact, since the victory in the 2023 assembly elections, there were continuous reports of tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar camp regarding the post of Chief Minister. The party leadership is now trying to strengthen both the organization and the government by maintaining a balance between the two groups.

Was the power sharing formula already decided?

There was a long discussion in political circles that Congress had prepared a formula for sharing power in Karnataka in a phased manner. It is believed that the same strategy has now been implemented. Although the party has not officially said much about this agreement, but internally it is being considered as a “balanced decision of the high command”.

DK Shivkumar will face big challenges

After becoming the Chief Minister, DK Shivkumar will have many big responsibilities. From Bengaluru’s traffic and infrastructure crisis to speeding up the state’s development projects, his priorities will be. Apart from this, it will not be easy for him to manage funds for the guarantee schemes of Congress, administrative balance and controlling factionalism within the party. BJP and JDS are already attacking the Congress government, hence Shivkumar will have to prove himself on both political and administrative fronts.

Will DK Shivakumar prove to be a game changer for Congress?

DK Shivkumar is considered a trouble-shooter and strong organizer of Congress. His role was very important in the return of Congress in Karnataka. In such a situation, the party hopes that his leadership can give big political benefits to Congress in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Now everyone’s eyes are fixed on the swearing-in ceremony of June 3 and the new cabinet. This will decide how strong and effective the next chapter of Congress is going to be in Karnataka politics.