Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jun 3: The stage is set for the formal launch of Karnataka’s new Congress government, with chief minister-designate D K Shivakumar scheduled to take oath in Bengaluru today. Alongside the leadership transition, the Congress party has finalised the first list of ministers, paving the way for a 14-member team to be sworn in with the new chief minister.

The approvals come ahead of the oath-taking ceremony scheduled at Lok Bhavan, where senior Congress leaders from across the country are expected to gather for the major political event.

From L to R: D K Shivakumar, U T Khader and K J George

According to reports, the party leadership has given its nod to the initial ministerial lineup that will form the first phase of the new Cabinet. A total of 14 ministers are expected to take oath alongside D K Shivakumar as the Congress moves to put its administrative structure in place immediately after the formation of the government.

As per the list submitted to the Governor, D K Shivakumar will take oath as chief minister, while Dr G Parameshwara will be sworn in as deputy chief minister. The ministers to be inducted into the Cabinet are K H Muniyappa, K J George, M B Patil, Ramalinga Reddy, Sathish Jarkiholi, Krishna Byregowda, Priyank Kharge, U T Khader, Eshwar Khandre, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Byrathi Suresh and Sharan Prakash Patil.

The swearing-in ceremony is expected to mark the beginning of the new Congress administration in Karnataka, with further Cabinet expansion likely in the coming days.