D. K. Shivakumar sworn in as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka
On 3 June 2026 at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath to D. K. Shivakumar as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka, along with 13 ministers including G. Parameshwara.
Summary
D. K. Shivakumar, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 3 June 2026, succeeding Siddaramaiah. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shivakumar and 13 ministers, including G. Parameshwara, who was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister. Shivakumar took the oath holding a copy of the Constitution, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him the same day. Under Article 164 of the Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, other ministers are appointed on the Chief Minister's advice, and the Governor administers the oaths of office and secrecy in the forms set out in the Third Schedule.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 3 June 2026, Glass House, Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru
- Chief Minister
- D. K. Shivakumar, 25th CM of Karnataka
- Predecessor
- Siddaramaiah
- Oath administered by
- Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
- Ministers sworn in
- 13, including Deputy CM G. Parameshwara
- Static
- Art 164(1): CM appointed by Governor; 164(3): oath per Third Schedule; 164(1A): ministers ≤15% of Assembly, minimum 12
Practice MCQs 4 questions
D. K. Shivakumar, who took oath on 3 June 2026, became the Chief Minister of Karnataka in which number?
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Correct answer: C — 25th
The Hindu and The Indian Express report that Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Who administered the oath of office and secrecy to Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on 3 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.
Along with D. K. Shivakumar, how many ministers were sworn in at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 3 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 13
Shivakumar was sworn in along with 13 ministers, including G. Parameshwara.
Consider the following statements about Article 164, under which Karnataka's new Chief Minister took office in June 2026: 1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, and other Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. 2. The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in a State shall not exceed ten per cent of the total members of the Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Statement 1 is Article 164(1). Statement 2 is wrong: Article 164(1A) sets the ceiling at fifteen per cent, with a minimum of twelve Ministers.