DK Shivakumar era to begin in Karnataka; unanimously elected as leader at Congress legislature party meeting

BENGALURU: In a swift move towards government formation, the Karnataka Congress legislature party on Saturday passed three resolutions, unanimously electing former Deputy Chief Minister D K 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 Parameshwara seconded it and the proposal was unanimously supported at the meeting.

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal announced that DK Shivakumar has been elected as the new leader of the Congress legislature party and 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 had stepped down on May 28, stating that his resignation was voluntary and based on the suggestion of the party high command.

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