Karnataka Congress Legislature Party Elects New Leader

14 UPDATES · 5 DAYS · 30 MAY 2026 — 3 JUN 2026

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Latest · 3 Jun 2026

Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's home village, Dodda Alahalli, witnessed a mix of excitement and pride as he took his oath in Bengaluru.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the election of D K Shivakumar as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to his expected appointment as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka. It excludes other actions or events involving the Congress party, Karnataka state government, or related political figures unless they are direct developments stemming from Shivakumar's election as the new leader and the anticipated change in chief ministership.

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30May

STORY BEGINS — Greater Kashmir

D K Shivakumar elected Cong Legislature Party leader, set to be new Karnataka CM

NDTV

DK Shivakumar was elected leader of the Karnataka Congress Legislature Party and will formally stake his claim to form the government.

Indian Express

The Karnataka Congress Legislature Party unanimously elected D K Shivakumar as its new leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as Chief Minister on June 3rd.

Odisha Bytes

Karnataka's newly elected chief minister, DK Shivakumar, will be sworn in on June 3rd after consulting with an astrologer.

Deccan Herald

Senior journalist Rasheed Kidwai will publish a biography of D K Shivakumar titled "Congress’s Crisis Manager, Karnataka’s Kingmaker" in mid-July.

Deccan Herald

A biography of D K Shivakumar, titled "Congress's Crisis Manager, Karnataka's Kingmaker," will be published in mid-July.

Deccan Herald

Senior journalist Rasheed Kidwai will publish a biography of D K Shivakumar titled "Congress's Crisis Manager, Karnataka's Kingmaker" in mid-July.

Deccan Herald

Astrologer Dwarakanath Guruji predicts that D K Shivakumar will serve as Karnataka's Chief Minister for a prolonged period.

Deccan Herald

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar praised acting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's commitment to social justice and contributions to Karnataka's growth.

31May

The Hindu

Senior Congress Ministers in Bengaluru advocate for a full-time minister to oversee the city's development, challenging Shivakumar's continued hold on the portfolio.

India Today

DK Shivakumar, a former student leader, secured a commanding victory in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections, becoming deputy chief minister after leading the Congress party's campaign.

2Jun

The Hindu

D.K. Shivakumar will become the Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3rd, addressing party grievances and aiming for a successful transition ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.

The Hindu

D.K. Shivakumar is poised to become the new chief minister of Karnataka following Siddaramaiah's resignation.

3Jun

LATEST UPDATE — Indian Express

Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's home village, Dodda Alahalli, witnessed a mix of excitement and pride as he took his oath in Bengaluru.

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