The state's new administrative grid also saw Dr G Parameshwar, the former Home Minister, take the oath of office as Deputy Chief Minister.

A major political transition concluded in Bengaluru this Wednesday, reshaping the administrative leadership of a key southern state. The event marks a significant milestone for the region's governance, drawing prominent national leaders, regional chief ministers, and thousands of supporters to the state capital.

At the center of the transition, veteran political strategist D K Shivakumar was officially sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka. Following the ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his formal congratulations via social media, wishing the new Chief Minister a successful tenure and emphasizing the Center's commitment to working closely with the state for public welfare.

The high-profile swearing-in ceremony drew a massive gathering of top opposition figures. Prominent leaders in attendance included Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, alongside the Chief Ministers of Telangana, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh, underscoring the national importance of the event.

The state’s new administrative grid also saw Dr G Parameshwar, the former Home Minister, take the oath of office as Deputy Chief Minister. Additionally, twelve legislators were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers, while former Deputy Speaker Rudrappa Manappa Lamani was nominated to serve as the interim Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Ultimately, this swift administrative transition establishes a balanced ministerial team tasked with steering the state's immediate policy goals. The high-profile backing from both state and national leaders sets a definitive, authoritative tone for the incoming government's tenure.