Shivakumar oath ceremony highlights: DKS takes oath as CM; Siddaramaiah's son, 11 ministers part of cabinet

Karnataka CM oath ceremony LIVE: Preparations are underway at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru for DK Shivakumar's oath taking ceremony. The Congress leader will take oath as Karnataka later today.

DK Shivakumar oath ceremony LIVE: DK Shivakumar said in a post on Tuesday that Rahul Gandhi “has been a constant source of guidance and inspiration”.

“His willingness to listen, his conviction in democratic values, and his vision for a more inclusive and compassionate India continue to motivate leaders like me. His support has been a strong pillar throughout my public life," Shivakumar wrote on X.

DK Shivakumar oath ceremony LIVE: Dk Shivakumar paid a tribute to the Gandhi family on Tuesday and said that it played a defining role in his political journey.

"For me, the Gandhi family represents different dimensions of leadership recognizing potential, standing by people in difficult times, listening with empathy, and inspiring others through conviction and service.

As someone who began as a grassroots worker and has been entrusted today with the responsibility of leading Karnataka, I remain profoundly grateful for their trust and encouragement.

Under their leadership and with the blessings of the people of Karnataka, I will continue to work with sincerity and commitment to build a progressive, inclusive and prosperous Karnataka that reflects the values we collectively stand for," he wrote on X.

Karnataka CM oath ceremony LIVE: A senior party leader told HT that the Shivakumar government would be expanded after a month to induct more ministers, as the discussions on all berths could not be completed.

Another senior leader said party leaders had discussed the issue of appointing a deputy CM to maintain a balance between the Shivakumar camp and the Siddaramaiah lobby, but a final decision has been deferred.

Karnataka CM oath ceremony LIVE: With less than 24 hours left for the swearing-in, top Congress leaders including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, general secretaries KC Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala worked to finalise the list of ministers till late on Tuesday.

Karnataka CM oath ceremony LIVE: Banners and cutouts congratulating Karnataka CM designate DK Shivakumar put up around his residence in Kanakapura Assembly constituency area, from where he is the MLA.

DK Shivakumar will take the oath as Karnataka chief minister today.

Karnataka CM oath ceremony LIVE: A leader familiar with the matter told Hindustan Times that G Parameshwara may serve as the deputy chief minister under DK Shivakumar's leadership in the state.

“Parameshwara is likely to be the sole deputy chief minister in the new government, while HK Patil is expected to be appointed Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly,” the leader said.

DK Shivakumar oath ceremony LIVE: Ahead of DK Shivakumar's oath ceremony today, the outgoing Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah got a key role in the party on Tuesday as he was appointed to the Congress Working Committee.

"Hon'ble Congress President has appointed Shri Siddaramaiah as Member of the Congress Working Committee, with immediate effect," said a statement by Congress.

DK Shivakumar oath ceremony LIVE: DK Shivakumar will take oath as Karnataka chief minister on Wednesday at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru at around 4 pm.

DK Shivakumar oath ceremony LIVE: Congress MLA Sharan Prakash Patil said that DK Shivakumar's oath-taking as Karnataka chief minister will be a "historic day".

"It is a historic day because DK Shivakumar is taking oath and the new government is definitely going to do well. There will be aspirants for the cabinet because the cabinet is being reconstituted. So naturally there will be many aspirants, nothing wrong in that... Maybe 14 people will take the oath tomorrow along with the chief minister."