Karnataka witnessed a historic political event on June 3, 2026, as senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as the state’s Chief Minister at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru. The ceremony, which began at 4:00 PM IST, marked the culmination of a carefully planned leadership transition within the party. Former Deputy Chief Minister and a key strategist for the Congress in southern India, Shivakumar’s appointment as the 25th Chief Minister signifies the party’s focus on stability, governance, a

D K Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah will travel to Delhi to meet the Congress high command and finalise Karnataka’s new cabinet. Purpose: The meeting aims to decide ministerial berths, balance caste and regional representation, manage loyalist groups, and prepare for the June 3 swearing-in. Karnataka Cabinet Talks Move To Delhi Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are set to travel to New

DK Shivakumar Named Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar is set to become Karnataka’s new Chief Minister after the Congress Legislature Party elected him as its leader in Bengaluru. Congress Picks DK Shivakumar DK Shivakumar is set to take charge as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka after being elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader. The decision was taken at a CLP meeting held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru after Siddara

Karnataka Congress New Leader   Karnataka Congress Enters Transition Phase Karnataka Congress is moving towards a major leadership change after Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister and the state Cabinet was dissolved. The Congress Legislature Party is set to meet at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru to elect its new leader, with DK Shivakumar widely expected to take charge. DK Shivakumar CM Role In Focus

Siddaramaiah is scheduled to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over breakfast in New Delhi on May 29, 2026, a day after resigning as Karnataka Chief Minister. The meeting is expected to focus on Siddaramaiah’s future role, possible Rajya Sabha offer and the leadership transition as D.K. Shivakumar emerges as the likely successor. Siddaramaiah is set to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over breakfast in New Delhi on Friday, a day after stepping down as Karnataka

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Chief Minister on May 29, 2026, after returning from Madhya Pradesh. Siddaramaiah will continue as caretaker Chief Minister until Congress finalises the next leader and alternative arrangements are made. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted Siddaramaiah’s resignation from the post of Chief Minister, marking a major political transition in the state. The resignation was

Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on May 28, 2026, after following the Congress high command’s direction and submitting his resignation letter at the Governor’s office in Bengaluru. The move has triggered major political attention in Karnataka, with focus now shifting to the Congress party’s next Chief Minister choice. Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday, marking a major political turn in the state after days of specu

Global star Ram Charan, who is currently in Mysore shooting a massive song for his upcoming film Peddi, took time to pay a courtesy call on Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The meeting was arranged at the cordial invitation of the CM, where Ram Charan presented him with a shawl as a mark of respect and appreciation. The two shared a warm discussion about the film, with Ram Charan providing Siddaramaiah some insight into the movie's pro

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly shut down speculation about a possible leadership change, asserting that he will serve a full five-year term and lead the Congress into the 2028 assembly elections. Speaking exclusively to Media, Siddaramaiah stated, “I will be Chief Minister for five years,” reiterating that there was no pressure from the Congress high command to step down in favor of Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

The ongoing political drama surrounding the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka has now shifted from Bengaluru to Delhi. Both Siddaramaiah, the current Chief Minister, and DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister, have arrived in the national capital. Their visit comes at a time when speculations about a potential leadership change in the state have been circulating, especially after recent claims by Karnataka MLAs about the need for a change in leadership.

Amid the growing speculation over a potential leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the issue, stating that the decision lies in the hands of the party’s high command. Responding to media questions, Kharge remarked, “It is in the hands of the party high command. No one can say what is going on in the high command,” suggesting that the leadership change, rumored to see D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief

Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna (SM Krishna), the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 92 following a prolonged illness. He died at his residence in Bengaluru, and his family confirmed that his mortal remains would be taken to his hometown of Maddur. Krishna is widely remembered for his key role in transforming Bengaluru into India’s Silicon Valley. As the Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1999 to 2004, he was instrumental in the stat