DK Shivakumar era begins in Karnataka, meets Governor and stakes claim to form government, DK Shivakumar era begins in Karnataka, meets Governor and stakes claim to form government, – ..

The biggest news of this time is coming out from the politics of Karnataka. The political suspense that has been going on for a long time has now come to a complete end. Former Deputy Chief Minister and senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar has met Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and staked a formal claim to form a new government in the state. After going to Raj Bhavan and handing over the letter to the Governor, it has now become clear that the command of Karnataka is going to be completely in the hands of DK Shivakumar.

Unanimously approved in Congress Legislature Party meeting

The script of this entire political incident was written in Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru. A very important meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) was called on Saturday. In this meeting, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah himself proposed the name of DK Shivakumar, whose name was Dr. G. God strongly supported. After this, without any opposition, all the MLAs unanimously elected DK Shivkumar as their new leader. Soon after being elected leader of the legislature party, Shivakumar left for Raj Bhavan along with senior leaders.

The whole equation changed after Siddaramaiah’s resignation.

This change in Karnataka politics has not happened suddenly. Earlier on May 28, outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had resigned from his post. Siddaramaiah had clarified that his resignation is completely voluntary and he has taken this step respecting the suggestion and decision of the party high command. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot dissolved the Council of Ministers soon after Siddaramaiah’s resignation, although he was asked to continue as the acting Chief Minister until new arrangements were made.

DK Shivkumar’s first statement: ‘Service to the public is the highest resolution’

After submitting the claim letter to form the government to the Governor, DK Shivakumar shared his happiness and responsibility on social media platform X. He wrote that he was proud to be unanimously elected leader in the CLP meeting. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the party leaders and MLAs. Shivakumar further said that his new government will work with full devotion, dedication and a spirit of purpose to protect the interests of the great people of Karnataka and for the all-round development of the state.

Grand swearing in ceremony will be held on June 3

Congress National General Secretary KC Venugopal has officially announced the date of DK Shivakumar becoming the Chief Minister during a press conference. He told that Governor Gehlot has invited DK Shivkumar to form the government. DK Shivakumar will take the oath of secrecy for the post of Chief Minister along with his new cabinet and team of ministers on June 3 at exactly 4:05 pm at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. Preparations to make this function grand have already started.