Is there going to be a major change in the balance of power in Karnataka with the oath of DK Shivakumar? Who are in the probable list of 13 ministers and whose name can be dropped at the last moment? What sir? Will Parmeshwar alone become Deputy CM or will a new political equation emerge? After Siddaramaiah’s removal, has Congress made a big move on its future strategy in Karnataka?
Karnataka CM Oath Ceremony: Today a historic and decisive turning point is going to take place in the politics of Karnataka, the echo of which is being heard in the political circles of the entire country. After months of speculation, closed-door meetings and high-profile drama, DK, the so-called ‘troubleshooter’, has finally been released. Shivakumar (DK Shivakumar) is all set to take oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka. After outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah steps down, the state is officially going to usher in the “DKS era”.
Astrological advice and last minute suspense in the glass house
This swearing-in ceremony is not only a change of power, but is also very interesting and full of mysteries in many ways. 64-year-old Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar will take the oath of office and secrecy at 4:05 pm today at the Glass House of Lok Bhawan.
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The biggest suspense of the event came when, in a departure from tradition, the direction of the main stage in the Glass House was suddenly changed from west to east. According to sources, Shivakumar had expressed his desire to take oath facing east after special astrological advice. Due to this last-minute change, the administration had to change the entire seating arrangement, VIP entry and security route overnight. In view of security reasons and huge crowd, a half-day government holiday has also been declared in Bengaluru.
Cabinet formula: Who is in and who is out?
Suspense still remains regarding who will be the group of ministers of Shiv Kumar in his new innings. According to sources, about 13 leaders can be sworn in as ministers. Possible names include G. Senior leaders like Parameshwara, MB Patil, Satish Jarkiholi, Priyanka Kharge and Dinesh Gundu Rao are said to be involved. However, suspense still remains regarding the final list.
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Who is the most surprising name?
The most surprising name in this list of potential ministers is that of Yatindra, who is the son of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. There was talk of making several Deputy CMs for a long time to solve the caste equations, but now speculations are being made that senior Dalit leader G. Parameshwara alone can take charge of the ‘Deputy CM’, while H.K. Patil can be made the assembly speaker.
Siddaramaiah’s call to Delhi: New political chessboard
As soon as Shivakumar is going to take over the throne of Bengaluru, the Congress high command has taken a big bet regarding the political future of Siddaramaiah. Just a day before the swearing-in, he has been appointed to the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest policy-making body of the Congress.
Will the political picture of Karnataka change?
This step of the party is being considered as a big effort to maintain coordination between the Karnataka government and the Delhi leadership. There are also speculations that there are preparations to send him to Rajya Sabha, although Siddaramaiah wants to maintain his hold in the state politics. Meanwhile, this swearing-in ceremony, which will be held in the presence of many big leaders of ‘INDIA’ alliance including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, is also going to be a big witness to the unity of the opposition before the upcoming general elections.