DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka's 18th CM, G Parameshwara sworn in as Deputy CM

Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Wednesday took oath as the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka. The 64-year-old Vokkaliga strongman, who was elected as leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka on May 30, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at 4.05 pm at Lok Bhavan's Glass House. By occupying the state's highest political office, the eighth-time MLA "DK Shi", as he is popularly



called, Shivakumar will fulfil his long-cherished dream after a prolonged power tussle with Siddaramaiah, who stepped down as CM last week.

PM Modi wished Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and said, ?Congratulations to Shri D.K. Shivakumar for taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Best wishes for his tenure. The Centre will work closely with the Karnataka government for the welfare of the people.?