DK Shivakumar to be new Karnataka CM after being elected as CLP leader

The Karnataka Congress Legislative Party has unanimously elected DK Shivakumar as its new leader. Outgoing CM Siddaramaiah proposed his name. Shivakumar is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister, with the ceremony hinted for June 3.

DK Shivakumar Elected New CLP Leader

In a swift move towards government formation, the Karnataka Congress Legislative Party on Saturday passed three resolutions, unanimously electing former Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar as the new CLP leader. The CLP meeting was held at Vidhana Soudha.

Outgoing CM Siddaramaiah proposed the name of DK Shivakumar as the new leader of the Legislature Party. Party leader Dr G Parameshwar seconded it and the proposal was unanimously supported at the meeting.

To Take Oath as Chief Minister

AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal announced that DK Shivakumar has been elected as the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party. He will take oath as Chief Minister.

Shivakumar, who will form his government, had earlier indicated that the oath ceremony would take place on June 3. Asked if the oath ceremony will take place on June 3, he said, "third, third".

Siddaramaiah Steps Down

Siddaramaiah had stepped down on May 28, stating that his resignation was voluntary and based on the suggestion of the party high command.

Ministry Formation Underway

The Congress government in Karnataka has completed three years. The party is also deliberating the contours of the ministry formation.

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